[Bristol-Birds] Gull Feeding Posture

  • From: Whoopinwiller@xxxxxxx
  • To: bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:45:48 EST

Don

I have noticed that gulls enjoy feeding on land with wings raised as well. 
My guess is this is a posture that allows a fast get away while in a 
venerable head down position while taking food. With one down stroke of those 
wings a 
gull can move several feet instantaneously.


Photo by Rack Cross

Just my $0.02 worth.

'Til we bird again

Rack Cross
Blountville, TN 
 

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