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Arr, Matey

This is a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) at Gulfport, Mississippi. When I took this photo one fall, I noticed the bird was standing on one leg, which made me wonder if it only had one leg. Perhaps one was taken by a shark. Then I noticed many birds were standing on one leg; first thought was "sharks must like bird legs." ;-) But they just had one leg and foot tucked up against their bodies as a way of reducing heat loss through their feet. There are a couple of other reasons, but I'll leave it at that.

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Gull in the Blue

I saw this laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) flying in from the beach at Tybee Island in Savannah, Georgia.

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Gull on the Wind

I captured this image of a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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Laughing Gulls in Provincetown 04/10/26

Laughing Gulls at Race Point Beach, Provincetown 04/10/26 #LaughingGull #Bird #Provincetown #NaturePhotography #CapeCod

https://capecodadventure.photos/2026/04/10/laughing-gulls-in-provincetown-04-10-26/

Flight Past the Shark Shack

We were in Galveston, Texas a while back, and I found myself standing on a corner watching gulls swoop and glide through the sky. Naturally, I had my camera ready. I caught this laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) soaring down the street, just about to cross through the intersection. As it passed overhead, it happened to fly right by a restaurant called The Shark Shack.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)

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Got Shrimp

Here’s a moment where a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) swooped down and plucked a shrimp straight from the surf—mid-flight, mid-feast, mid-ceremony. And of course, a sanderling (Calidris alba) wandered into the frame, photobombing with perfect timing and coastal dignity.

I captured this scene on the beach at Gulfport, Mississippi.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

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Eye Contact

In case you think birds don't notice you on the beach, here's a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) that locked eyes with me last year as it flew past while I captured its photo.

Discover nature's fleeting moments through my lens—visit my photo gallery to see more.

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 2nd November 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Agawam & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 604mm, 25% crop, 1/2000s, f/10, ISO 12800
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Gull on the Wind

A laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) glides overhead in the skies above Galveston, Texas.

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Mouettes rieuses et corneilles noires en quasi miroir, février 2025.
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G-Force Gull

This Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) cruised by at eye level while I waited on a corner in Galveston, Texas—wings wide, attitude bold. I’m pretty sure it blew right through a stop sign.

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 9th May 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Canalfront Park, Lewes, Delaware
Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 754mm, 1/400s, f/11, ISO 250
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Gull’s Journey

Charlie and I sat outside this morning, savoring the cool air as we watched the birds flit about. Most of them were the usual backyard visitors, though Merlin picked up the songs of many others, including a northern bobwhite—one I couldn’t spot myself. Merlin has a way of teasing like that, offering glimpses of what’s there but unseen.

The bird in this image is a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla). It’s not from my backyard, though I wouldn’t mind if it were—except during hurricane season. I captured this shot at a beach on the Gulf of Mexico, where it truly belongs, riding the coastal winds with effortless grace.

Enjoy stunning images of gulls and terns? Check out my photo gallery at:

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 2nd November 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Agawam & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 15% crop, 1/400s, f/14, ISO 3200
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Shrimp Thief

In this image, a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) is captured mid-flight, having just snatched a shrimp from the water. Upon closer inspection, the shrimp is visible in the gull's beak, along with droplets of water suspended in the air from its dramatic takeoff. Meanwhile, in the lower left corner, a sanderling (Calidris alba) strolls by, passing a piece of driftwood resting on the sandy shore.

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 9th May 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Canalfront Park, Lewes, Delaware
Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 1/400s, f/13, ISO 250
#Birds #LaughingGull #LAGU #Gulls #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages

Eye Contact

In case you think birds don't notice you on the beach, here's a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) that locked eyes with me yesterday as it flew past while I captured its photo.

"The oldest known Laughing Gull was at least 22 years old when it was killed in Maine in 2009, the same state where it had been banded in 1987." - allaboutbirds.org

Enjoy stunning images of gulls and terns? Check out my photo gallery at:

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Gull in the Sky

Captured in all its glory: A laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) soaring above the scenic Gulf Port, Mississippi.

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Laughing Gull in Black and White

I've had several inquiries about how to get a print of some my photographs. This is a hobby for me, so I haven't been equipped to handle those requests. But I enjoy what I'm doing and want to share my photographs.

So, I set up an account and website with pixels. My website is:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

If you want a print of one of my photographs, you can get it there, If I haven't loaded it, let me know which one it is, and I'll gladly load it there for you.

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Laughing Gull by the Shore

Here is a close up of a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla).

Laughing Gulls wheel in the sky, stand in groups on beaches and parking lots, follow heavy machinery on agricultural fields or at landfills, and paddle in the water off docks and beaches. They are opportunistic, like most gulls, and often harry terns and pelicans to try to steal their catch. Look for Laughing Gulls hovering over the head of a pelican that has just dived, hoping for a fish to slip out of the larger bird’s gullet. Laughing Gulls use ritualized displays to keep order among themselves. ..." - allaboutbirds.org

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Gull in the City

I saw this laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) race by while standing on a corner in Galveston, Texas.

I've had several inquiries about how to get a print of some my photographs. This is a hobby for me, so I haven't been equipped to handle those requests. But I enjoy what I'm doing and want to share my photographs.

So, I set up an account and website with pixels. My website is:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

If you want a print of one of my photographs, you can get it there, If I haven't loaded it, let me know which one it is, and I'll gladly load it there for you.

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdsofmastodon #birdwatching #birdphotography #LaughingGull

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Laughing Gull, 19th May 2022
Lewes, Delaware
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS, 40% crop, 1/800s, f/7.1, ISO 200
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