Let's face it, summer gulls are not very attractive as most are undergoing their complete molts. Both body and flight feathers are a mess, it's hot outside, and the birds look miserable! This can be a total turnoff unless you're fascinated by molt timings.
BUT, there's always juveniles to be enjoyed - they're downright gorgeous!
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| American Herring Gull. Chicago, IL; 02 August 2012. |
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| Great Black-backed Gull. Cape May, NJ; 06 August 2012. |
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| Ring-billed Gull. Chicago, IL; 28 June 2012. |
And one of my favorite juvenile plumages:
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| Laughing Gull. Milford, DE; 05 August 2012. |
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| Juvenile Laughing Gull. Lewes, DE; 05 August 2012 |
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