Laridae Collection (page 9)

Great black-backed gull -Larus marinus-, young bird not yet fledged, Bird Island Hornoya, Varanger, Norway

Great black-backed gull -Larus marinus-, adult, bird island Hornoya, Varanger, Norway

European herring gull -Larus argentatus-, adult, bird island Hornoya, Varanger, Norway

Surf and seagulls, lava beach of Reynisfjara, Reynisdrangar Pinnacles, near Vik i Myrdal, South Coast, Iceland

Huge waves crash against cliffs at Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Colourful passenger boat on Yangon River, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Sea birds (gulls) on ice covered frozen lake with Westminster backdrop in winter, St. Jamess Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) flock, in flight over flooded grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, May

Kittiwakes sitting on a huge piece of glacier ice with an expedition boat in the background, Hornsund, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Kittiwakes sitting on a huge piece of ice, Hornsund, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Te Waewae Bay, along the road from Invercargill to Te Anau, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Soaring birds over the Old Town peninsula on a summers early morning, Rovinj (Rovigno) peninsula, Istria, Croatia, Europe

Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus georgii) two adults, standing on pier, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, February

Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) adult with chick, at nest on cliff, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island, Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska, U.S.A. May

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) immature, first summer plumage, standing in shallow water, Suffolk, England, April

Red-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus scopulinus) adult, foraging along tideline on beach, Waimairi Beach, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, February

Kelp Gull perched on rock

Seagull perched on wooden post in field, two other seagulls flying low in close proximity, side view

Common Seagull (Larus canus), side view

England, Cornwall, Polperro, seagull perched on stone wall in harbour

Gull Dove standing on harbour wall beside sea in Isle of Mull

Standing white Gull (Laridae), side view

Stormy sea C017 / 9423
Stormy sea. Seagulls (family Laridae) flying over a stormy sea. Photographed in Sochi, Russia

Kittiwake in flight C016 / 4009
Kittiwake (Rissa sp.) in flight. Photographed over the Svalbard archipelago, Norway

Kittiwake in flight C016 / 4007
Kittiwake (Rissa sp.) in flight. Photographed off the coast of the Svalbard archipelago, Norway

Kittiwakes on ice C016 / 3998
Kittiwakes on ice. Group of kittiwakes (Rissa sp.) on a small iceberg off the coast of the Svalbard archipelago, Norway

The fort silhouetted with seagulls, Essaouira, Atlantic coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

View to the ramparts and medina with seagulls, Essaouira, Atlantic coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Seagulls flying above turret of the old fort, Essaouira, Atlantic coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

View to the ramparts and medina from the old fort, Essaouira, Atlantic coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

View over the fishing harbour to the ramparts and medina, Essaouira, Atlantic coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

The famous Ammonite design streetlghts in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Radio collared female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) with fresh seal kill on ice in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Ascension, Terns and Noddies
Illustration (p.538) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Rosss Gull
Illustration of Rosss Gull by William Jardine

Chlidonias leucopterus, white-winged black tern
Plate 76 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Xema sabini, Sabines gull
Plate 67 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus hyperboreus, glaucous gull
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Sterna paradisaea, Arctic tern
Plate 72 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Sterna sandvicensis, Sandwich tern
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus canus, mew gull
Plate 60 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Chlidonias hybrida, whiskered tern
Plate 77 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus fuscus, lesser black-backed gull
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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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.