The Ringed-billed gulls agree with the photographers – yes Franklin’s, you are the center off attention today.
Franklin's Gull
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Montrose Point
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp10/12/2021 20:58:40
- CameraILCE-9M2
- Aperture9
- Focal Length840
- Iso125
- Shutter Speed1/1000
It was there this AM before we got there, then it flew off.
I wish to someday get a shot of this bird with its red blush on the breast during the spring. But at least in this picture you can still see some red on its bill. A beautiful gull in my opinion.