This non-breeding Franklin’s Gull was a rare visitor for the area.. I was on the beach before sunrise and noticed this gull flying around the shoreline looking for a early meal.. I was fortunate to be in the right area, with the right equipment, at the right time… this is how you find rare birds in your area,, go out often and increase your chances..
Franklin's Gull
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Montrose Beach, Chicago IL.
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), In or By Water
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp10/14/2022 12:17:01
- CameraNIKON D5
- Aperture4
- CreditJ BURNING
- Focal Length500
- Iso720
- Shutter Speed1/500
At 1/500 second you did a great job of catching him at the right moment. I like the blue light color cast. It definitely gives me that “being cold at dawn” feel.
Thank you. I love the blue hour lighting as well.
Wow, what a beautiful photo.
Thank you
Lovely wing position on this rare visitor.
Thank you Emil. This one landed for a split second then flew off into the sunrise.