Laridae Collection

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) Plazas Island, Galapagos

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in flight, artistically blurred photograph, Cheshire, UK, February. Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2013

The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK, November 2005

Seagulls and the medina and ramparts, Essaouira, Atlantic coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Sterna antillarum, least tern
Plate 319 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Shrimp boat with gulls off the North Sea coast with backlighting, Buesum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Black-legged kittiwake -Rissa tridactyla- on nest, bird cliffs, Ekkeroy, Varanger, Norway

Sterna albifrons, little tern
Plate 73 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Valle Oscura, 1900. Creator: Eugen Jettel
Valle Oscura, 1900

Supervisor of the Bukhtarma Fishing Unit Greeting the Chinese Amban, 18th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
Supervisor of the Bukhtarma Fishing Unit Greeting the Chinese Amban, 18th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27)

The Mermaid, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: Charles Napier Kennedy
The Mermaid, late 19th century, (c1930). Young woman wrapped in seaweed, sitting on a rocky beach, with her tail in a rock pool. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"

California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by running through swarm snapping its bill, on the shore at Mono Lake, California, USA. Digital frame expansion

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) calling, Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Adult Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in winter plumage in flight alongside the pelagic trawler Charisma, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October

Northern gannet (Sula bassana) being mobbed by immature Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus), Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, October

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) alighting on water at dawn, Cheshire, UK, November. Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2013

Seagulls, Brighton, Sussex, UK

Woman feeding seagulls on a ferry from Kavala to Thassos, North Aegean Sea, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in flight, Plazas Islands, Galapagos

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight, juvenile. Bempton, Yorkshire, UK, August

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) flock flying over a frozen lake in falling snow, Wiltshire, UK, March

Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over Newcastle city centre in a blizzard. Newcastle, UK. March

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Herring gull (Larus argentatus) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Lesser Black Backed Gull (Larus fuscus) perched on a rock. Great Saltee Island, Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Seagulls on a coast with lighthouse, lithograph, published in 1883
Seagulls on a coast with lighthouse. Lithograph after a drawing by Fedor Flinzer (German author and illustrator, 1832 - 1911), published in 1883

Herring gull (Larus argentatus) standing on the roof of a car, Portree, Skye, Scotland, UK, June

Lesser black-backed gulls (Larus fuscus), Herring gulls (Larus argentatus), Black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) and Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding on landfill site, Pitsea, Essex

Two juvenile Atlantic yellow legged gulls (Larus michahellis) in flight, Izmir, Turkey, October

Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) on rocky shore with crashing waves at sunset, Bird Island, Lamberts Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa, September 2012

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) close up of juvenile in flight, Flatanger, Norway, October

Gulls on the beach at sunset, The Wash, Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK, September 2011

Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) flying over surf, Vardo, Norway March

Pair of Swallow-tailed gulls (Creagrus furcatus) at nest, one incubating. Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni) breeding colony in flight and restless due to presence of pair of Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Heermann's gulls (Larus heermanni) choosing and protecting nesting site. Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. April

Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens) perched on Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei). El Pardito Island, Islands of Gulf of California Protected Area, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) eye detail, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Pair of Lava gulls (Leucophaeus fuliginosus) during courtship, Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Amelia Island, Florida; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
Amelia Island, Florida; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

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Gull feeding on purple sea stars, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Ships Entering Tenpozan Harbor (Tenpozan mansen nyushin no zu), from the series "Famous... c. 1834
Ships Entering Tenpozan Harbor (Tenpozan mansen nyushin no zu), from the series " Famous Places in Osaka: Fine Views of Mount Tenpo (Naniwa meisho Tenpozan shokei ichiran)", c. 1834

Crossing The Bar. Creator: Eve Turek
Crossing The Bar

Gull and Glory. Creator: Eve Turek
Gull and Glory

Page 22. The Pelican of the Wilderness;the Tern or Sea Swallow, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669995 Page 22. The Pelican of the Wilderness; the Tern or Sea Swallow, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 281. The Common Gull, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670127 Page 281. The Common Gull, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Great black-backed gull (Larus marinus) on nest, Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. June

European Herring Gull ~ preening on beach ~ Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany
European Herring Gull - preening on beach - Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany. European Herring Gull - preening on beach - Dune Island, Helgoland, Germany

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"Laridae: A Captivating World of Seabirds and Wildlife" Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) gracefully perched on Plazas Island, Galapagos, showcasing its unique beauty amidst the stunning landscape. Witness the mesmerizing flight of the Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), captured artistically in a blurred photograph that accentuates its elegance and freedom. Sterna antillarum, also known as the least tern, glides effortlessly above crystal-clear waters, reminding us of nature's delicate balance and resilience. A captivating encounter unfolds on Katmai National Park's beach as a Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) shares an intriguing moment with a Grey wolf (Canis lupus), symbolizing both power and harmony in the wild. Backlit by golden sunlight off the North Sea coast in Germany, seagulls surround a shrimp boat, creating a picturesque scene that reflects their symbiotic relationship with humans. Nestled among bird cliffs in Ekkeroy, Varanger, Norway stands the majestic Black-legged kittiwake -Rissa tridactyla-, fiercely protecting its nest while offering us glimpses into their fascinating breeding habits. Sterna albifrons or little terns enchant with their petite size yet remarkable agility as they navigate Essaouira's medina and ramparts along Morocco's Atlantic coast – an awe-inspiring sight to behold. The regal presence of Sterna maxima or royal terns commands attention as they proudly display their vibrant plumage against breathtaking coastal vistas around the world. Genovesa Island reveals a heartwarming scene where a pair of Swallow-tailed gulls (Creagrus furcatus) tend to their nest; one diligently incubating while the other stands guard, exemplifying dedication and partnership.