Bird droppings - a day at the seaside.

            When you realise what a lucky escape you have had.

"Sea gulls" the rats of the sky or one of natures comical critters?

The great black-backed gull:
The biggest gull in the world, the great black-backed gull is thick-set with a powerful beak. They are known for bullying other birds to steal food. Great black-backed gulls are happy to eat most things, but especially like shellfish, chips ice-cream burgers and sandwiches, other birds and even rabbits and can be seen swallowing them down in one!

Scientific Name: Larus marinus

Length64-78 cm (25-31")
Wing Span150-170 cm (60-67")
Weight1.1-1.2 kg (2½-2¾ lb)

The great black-backed gull has an extensive breeding range across the north Atlantic and adjacent seas. Historically, Britain and Ireland have hosted most of the world population after Iceland and Norway. Great black-backed gulls breed mainly in the Outer and Inner Hebrides and the Northern Isles of Scotland.

Reminded me of a day in Buenos Aires when I was not so lucky - trust me it can seriously ruin your day.

Watchet harbour, Somerset, England.

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Taken in: UK / England / West Somerset District / Watchet (show map)

Taken on: April 4, 2024

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Camera: Olympus E-M1MarkII, f/6.3, 1/400 sec, 137mm (=274mm), ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

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Focal Length:	137mm (35mm equivalent: 274mm)
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