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Gull feeding on purple sea stars, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007
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Seagull's Purple Starfish Feast - A Gourmet Delight at Stanley Park!
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. In this snapshot captured by photographer Paul Colangelo, we witness a hilarious culinary adventure unfolding in the heart of British Columbia's Stanley Park. Our feathered friend, a common seagull, has stumbled upon a delectable buffet of vibrant purple sea stars along the picturesque shoreline. With its beady eyes gleaming mischievously and wings spread wide for balance, our gull seems to have mastered the art of fine dining. As it delicately plucks each starfish from the intertidal zone, one can almost imagine it savoring every morsel with utmost satisfaction. The scene is both comical and awe-inspiring as this unlikely gourmet hunter navigates through an array of echinoderms - their warty textures contrasting against its sleek feathers. The Pacific Ocean serves as the backdrop to this gastronomic spectacle, adding an extra touch of grandeur to nature's whimsical performance. As viewers marvel at this peculiar food chain encounter between bird and marine life, they are reminded that even in the animal kingdom, there is room for unexpected surprises and unconventional taste preferences. Who would have thought that these majestic creatures could find such pleasure in devouring these prickly treats? So next time you visit Vancouver's stunning Stanley Park or any coastal paradise for that matter, keep your eyes peeled for our daring seagulls' secret affinity towards purple sea stars – truly a sight worth capturing on
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