Herring Gulls

Herring Gulls wheeling in the last rays of sun

Herring Gulls are one of my favourite sights. They’re the epitome of resourcefulness. It’s nearly sunset and there are a few circling …

Herring Gulls are fabulous to watch. I’ve enjoyed taking photographs of them in urban areas. There’s something quite alien about their presence. …

The seasons turn, circle by circle. Bud becomes flower becomes fruit, ripening in the long days. Photography is expressing your view of …

This Herring Gull is magnificent. Look at the beak. It must be really missing chips and intimidation. This Black-Headed Gull is altogether …

Many birds are perfect parcels of protein. There are plenty of predatory species which would treat them as a tasty snack. This …

Non-scientists often think the mysteries of the living world have been solved. Nothing could be further from the truth. There’s plenty of …

Landing makes flying seem easy: I love the way this Guillemot is dangling its feet, like two paddles, to provide enough drag: …

There are hundreds of thousands of seabirds here at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. I particularly love the Kittiwakes. They’re such delicate, elegant gulls, …

RSPB Lodmoor is in Weymouth on the south coast of England. I’m travelling through and have brought my camera for a few …

Bristol is a city with a truly urban environment. There are stone pavements, tarmac roads and tall steel-framed buildings. Through its heart …

I’ve spent a few days in Bristol city centre recently, going to music and theatre events and wandering around with my camera. …

On the West Westray coast there’s nothing between you and America except the Atlantic Ocean. The coast is a fractured and windswept …

Westray has two sides: a North Sea side and an Atlantic Ocean side. They meet with dramatic consequences at the northernmost and …

Seagulls are masters of surprise. I’m in Teignmouth this morning and there are warning signs everywhere about the gulls. Herring Gulls are …

If any species in the animal world is going to be found asking for cash to ‘look after’ your car then it …

It’s the end of echelon parking. It says so on the sign. I’m glad they told me that. Goodbye echelon parking: it …

Gulls are confusing. They all look superficially the same with their big bills, grey backs and beady eyes, but there are some …

I’m photographing the beautiful, delicate and precise Black Headed Gulls this morning when I see this monster approaching. I’m so used to …

I’m currently searching for Herring Gulls so I can take some close-up photographs of them. As you do. I took some close-up …

The distribution of Herring Gulls must have changed significantly over the last forty years. I was 12 years old when I wrote …