Herring Gull
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The Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) is a common gull across most of the coastlines on North America. It breeds along the Great Lakes and across Canada and in winter may be found throughout much of the interior of the United States. This species takes 4 years to reach maturity and its many different plumages can make it a challenge to identify for birdwatchers. The first 4 shots shown here show sub-adult Herring Gulls in the Gulf beach at Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas, in February, 2010. | |
Herring Gull Larus argentatus 2nd winter plumage Port Bolivar, Galveston Co., Texas 12 December 2013 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus 2nd winter plumage Port Bolivar, Galveston Co., Texas 12 December 2013 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus North Padre Island, Kleberg Co., Texas 22 December 2015 Lat 27.5659, Lon -97.2286 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus adult Herring Gull on right adult Ring-billed Gull on left North Padre Island, Kleberg Co., Texas 22 December 2015 Lat 27.5659, Lon -97.2286 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus adult near Surfside, Brazoria Co., Texas 3 October 2016 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus Texas City Dike, Texas City, Galveston Co., Texas 13 Jnauary 2017 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus Ring-billed Gull also in view Texas City Dike, Texas City, Galveston Co., Texas 13 Jnauary 2017 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus Texas City Dike, Texas City, Galveston Co., Texas 13 Jnauary 2017 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus North Padre Island, Kleberg Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |