Black headed Gull

[Chocky]

Reflecting in the brook Exmouth

[rolf]

Interesting shot Beryl, like the circles in the water as well.

[Chocky]

Thanks Rolf
Yes. I think he landed and turned at the same time

[Merlin]

Never understood why this gull is called Black-headed when in fact its head is 'Brown' in breeding plumage......always.

Nice pic Beryl, with nice reflections and 'whirls'.

Pete.

[Chocky]

Thanks Pete.
I don't understand that either as it's brown in the summer and white bar a black mark in the winter
Quote from the RSPB site .....................
"Not really a black-headed bird, more chocolate-brown - in fact, for much of the year, it has a white head. It is most definitely not a 'seagull' and is found commonly almost anywhere inland. Black-headed gulls are sociable, quarrelsome, noisy birds, usually seen in small groups or flocks, often gathering into larger parties where there is plenty of food, or when they are roosting.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/bird...ull/index.asp#