Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull is generally regarded as the most beautiful species of gull in North America- certainly in my book! I had a nice opportunity to film several members of the species while walking the beach at Santa Monica, CA, on a business trip in January 2005. I also saw, and filmed (bottom image), Heermann's Gull in 1st-winter plumage, a first for me.  


The elegantly beautiful Heermann's Gull.

A nice close-up of a Heermann's Gull.

My first look at the 1st-winter plumage of Heermann's Gull.

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