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Pacific Gull or Jack Gull, 3 pics

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Was my very first sighting of these gulls and was very excited to see a juvenile.........which can travel up to 200 klm, unlike its sedentary parents.........seen only along some of the shores of the mainland.....and of course through Tasmania,

Firstly the juvenile .........looks so very different to the parents,



And the parents,



One of the parents drinking from a fresh water stream coming down onto boat harbour beach.......never seen a bird in this position before,



All the best,

Jen
 
I don't think I have ever seen that type of gull before, especially one in "juvie" coloration. Thanks for sharing.
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Have a great day, afternoon or evening wherever you are. :-)

Nick
 
Jen,I like the last one..reminds me of Sarah when she wants to play....Laura
 
Lol Diane no was just stooped over a bit............was amazing to watch them drinking like that

Thanks for looking,

Jen
 
Yes Chris...............and they become quite sedentary when adults according to the book..............are a lot bigger gull than our common seagull.

Thanks for looking mate,

Jen
 
Glad to see that you found some birds to photograph while you were there Jen...Splendid pictures. Did you see any lorikeets or gallahs there, or don't they have these birds in Taz?
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Roger
 
Hi Roger..............saw galahs there.........but there are no lorikeets.......but did get photos of a parrot that is only found in Tasmania and no where elese in the world.......have to sort through heaps of photos:)

Jen
 
Fascinating info and pictures. Guess that one had to do what it took to get a good drink. Funny!
Mimi Jo
 
Good shots Jen!! There sure is a difference between the younger gulls & the older ones!!! That last shot is interesting!!
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Pam
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Wow you would never identify the baby as belonging to the parents, what a transformation. Beautiful looking gulls that are totally new to me.
Wonderful pics Jen, love the last shot of it drinking.
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Cheers - Rob



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