Great Black-backed Gull

[Geoffrey Montagu]

A few days ago at a local lake, I was happy to see the Double-creasted Cormorants back in small numbers fishing right in front of me. There were several Great Black-backed Gulls including several first winters. The two GB-bG here are sharing, not fighting over this fish. I watched for quite some time, and instead of one taking it ashore, they cooperatively tugged it apart. Of course this lasted only a short time before several first winter GB-bG crashed the two, stealing the fish. Earlier had another visit from our friendly Horned Grebe. Very busy day. All c&c welcome.

D3s, Nikon 500mm + 1.4x tc, 1/2500, f5.6, ISO 800, Gitzo series 5 tripod, Wimberley Gimbal Head.

Geoffrey

[Rob Melone]

A great moment captured very well!

[Aidan Briggs]

Great interaction and exposure. Nice n sharp. I would crop some off the left side.

Keep em comin!

[Bill Dix]

Great shot of this moment, Geoffrey. With both eyes showing, both birds on the fish, and the raised wing, this is a terrific shot. Glad you were able to catch it before the youngsters came to interrupt their dinner. I could also imagine a little off the left.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Geoffrey, a great behavioural image. Another vote taking off the LHS.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Very cool interaction, Geoffrey and I like your techs. I'd move the birds a bit more to the left (by cropping from the left and adding to the right).

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone for your compliments and input.




Geoffrey