ann shiller
09-19-2010, 04:13 PM
I think these are Laughing Gulls in winter plummage. Probably the red on the beaks and mouth give a positive ID?
I observed these two gulls on the Florida Gulf Coast (Ft. Desoto) Sept. 17 2010. They were bowing and drooping their wings, then throwing thier heads up and calling. They seemed to take turns. One would lower its head and appear submissive while the other would ignore or tower over calling.
What type of behavior if not mating? Also thought they did this earlier in the year.
I'm new to birding and the gulls in particular give me fits.:2eyes2:
I observed these two gulls on the Florida Gulf Coast (Ft. Desoto) Sept. 17 2010. They were bowing and drooping their wings, then throwing thier heads up and calling. They seemed to take turns. One would lower its head and appear submissive while the other would ignore or tower over calling.
What type of behavior if not mating? Also thought they did this earlier in the year.
I'm new to birding and the gulls in particular give me fits.:2eyes2: