A photo from my archives of a Black-headed gull. You can read all about them here. It was taken in Oslo in 1914.
Here is a little info about them. Black-headed gulls are native to Norway but are a common sight in Europe and Asia, and are highly adaptable to a variety of habitats.
In breeding season, black-headed gulls have a dark chocolate brown to blackish frontal hood, white eye-crescents, and a while neck. In winter, their head turns a dusky white.
Most black-headed gulls migrate and spend the winter further south, but some remain in the milder westernmost areas of Europe.
Other gull species found in Norway include: Common gull, Great black-backed gull and Black-legged kittiwake, Lesser black-backed gull and Little gull.
More info can be found at the above link.
Thank you very much for visiting and I hope your day is a great one.
How gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI agree, thanks Angie :)
DeleteNice looking bird, Denise.
ReplyDeleteI think so too, thanks Margaret :)
DeleteReally cute! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :)
DeleteGulls are so varied - the world over. Many do not like them but I do. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Sue and thank you :) I feel the same way and have always enjoyed them.
DeleteYou shot a wonderful up-close portrait! I don't think I have ever seen any kind of gull in real life.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny :) I was lucky as it landed right next to me. I was staring over the bridge rail at a river. Quite used to people I am thinking.
DeleteThat is a great looking bird. Thanks for sharing That wonderful portrait! Aloha
ReplyDeleteAlways welcome Cloudia :) Glad you enjoyed him, thank you.
DeleteWell isn't he a pretty one. I've never seen one before.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is! We were in Norway at the time.I have never seen them over here. Thanks Ann :)
DeleteHello Denise,
ReplyDeleteGreat post and photo of the Black-headed Gull.
Take care, have a great day!
Thank you Eileen, much appreciated and you take care and have a great day also :)
DeleteThe black-headed gull is beautifully captured in the photo... it makes me think of summer and vacation because that's the time I'm at the sea - as an inland resident. I love both the sea and the mountains - and the wildlife anyway.
ReplyDeleteA hug for you from Viola
Thank you and greetings Viola :) I am glad they bring back your memories of the sea. I am inland also. A hug to you also!
DeleteI like gulls - it's always comforting to see them around.
ReplyDeleteAgree totally Janice, thank you :)
DeleteI have seen them often and in great numbers in Europe. Once in a very long while a vagrant puts in an appearance here, causing great excitement in the birding community. The twitchers’ adrenalin is fuelled to fever point!
ReplyDeleteHello David, I was surprised to know you would see one occasionally in Canada. I can see why that would cause great excitement and enjoyed your description of their sighting. I found this one very easily in Norway, with many of his family and friends. They landed on a rail right next to me a couple of feet away. I experienced that adrenalin you are talking about :)
DeleteThat's a handsome one!
ReplyDeleteCertainly is , thanks Jeanie :)
Deletelooks like a brown headed gull to me. ha ha ha ha ha great shot, I can see all the details
ReplyDeleteI can see why Sandra :) Thank you, I was very fortunate that he was so close.
DeleteBeautiful gull!
ReplyDeleteVery much so, thanks Linda :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful profile...
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
He had that going for him didn't he, or she? :) Thanks Cecilia and sending hugs!
DeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, he was :) Thanks Christine!
DeleteHe is quite the handsome gull!
ReplyDeleteHe is, isn't he? He was the first of his kind I had ever seen. Thanks Rose :)
DeleteWhat a great close up shot of this lovely gull. The variety of gulls is so varied the world over. Hang on to your hat as it's quite windy Denise!
ReplyDeleteI was very lucky that day Martha Ellen. This beauty seemed to pose for me and stayed for several minutes. It’s been very rainy and I am sure the windy weather will be here soon :) Thank you my dear friend.
DeleteThat is a beautiful looking gull, great photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan, so kind of you and much appreciated :) all the best to you too!
DeleteThat is an amazing photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn, he was very cooperative! :)
DeleteThis is looking gorgeous. What a unique gull
ReplyDeleteThank you Roentare, he was indeed a very unique gull :)
DeleteUy que linda foto. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuito obrigado. Você é tão gentil. Te mando um beijo.
DeleteThanks for this gull education, Denise! Great photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen and you are very welcome :)
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