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Young Franklin's Gull


Young Franklin's Gull
Información de la foto
Copyright: John Reasbeck (ubc64) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 31 W: 3 N: 86] (292)
Género: Animals
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2009-07-17
Categorías: Birds
Cámara: Nikon D300
Exposición: f/6.3, 1/1250 segundos
More Photo Info: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Fecha enviada: 2009-07-18 14:39
Vista: 355
Puntos: 14
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It's a tough introduction to life for a young Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan). I found this one, and many others, wandering on the shore of Red Deer Lake, which is located in Lloyd Park near Calgary, Alberta (I'm not sure where the city boundary is, so the park might be within the city). Lloyd Park is just off Hwy. 22X, to the west of the Spruce Meadows equestrian complex.

This gull is likely around one month old, since it cannot yet fly. It, and the other young gulls at the lake seem to have a very hazardous existence for the first part of their lives. Even though they can swim, they cannot fly more than a few feet. Their worst deficiency is that they have not yet learned to be very wary of possible dangers. Therefore, hawks and other predators evidently find them to be easy pickings. Looking around the lake shore, one sees a great number of feathers and bird carcasses. Of course, magpies and crows take full advantage of this situation.

The gull in my photo allowed me to get about eight feet from it. Whereas, the adult gulls wouldn't permit me to get within about 50 feet of them. It's an interesting experience walking along the shore, with the young chicks strolling around, and the adult gulls diving and squawking. I tried to get a few pictures of the young ones as quickly as I could, so that I didn't cause too much excitement.
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Hi John
I like the angle you captured this young Frankin's Gull with his head cocked and looking back at you. Love the detail and colour. I hope this young Gull makes it into adulthood safely.
TFS Janice
I rescued an adult once who was hit by a car...I held him in one hand and he bit me the whole way to the wildlife rescue organization that use to be in NW Calgary. (It didn't hurt) Thank goodness the drive was only 10 minutes or so.

hello John
very fine capture i like the co;ors and the details
regards
Nasos

Hi John

Top shot! Excellent low POV, light and sharpness. If anything the image is cropped a little too close to the head.

TFS
Ravi

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-07-19 0:43]
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Hi John,

Splendid capture, and made great presents!
Very good and interesting description provided.
Have a pleasant weekend,
Adrian

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-07-19 5:48]
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Hello John
Excellent details and natural colors
Regards
Razvan

Hello John,
Very nice youngster, your photo is very sharp and have rich details... Well done

Everton

Hola amigo,
bonita captura,
interesante encuadre y foco.
plumaje y color magníficos.
saludos John.

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