Herring Gull - Larus argentatus smithsonianus
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The Herring Gull or American Herring Gull is sometimes called the Smithsonian Gull. There is discussion on the species and subspecies breakdown of the Herring Gull Larus argentatus. The American Ornithologists' Union treats this gull as a subspecies of the Herring Gull Larus argentatus smithsonianus but some international organizations consider it a separate species Larus smithsonianus.
Internationally the Herring Gull inhabits the Northern Hemisphere and is found throughout North America. It is the most common and familiar gull on the northeastern U.S. They east fish, insects, other seabirds, eggs, carrion, human refuse, etc. The gull pictured below is eating remains from a fisherman filleting a salmon.
3rd winter juvenile
03/12/2009 - Bodega Bay, CA
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3rd winter juvenile
03/12/2009 - Bodega Bay, CA
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Bringing in a fish
03/12/2013 - Green Key Park, New Port Richey, FL
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Fish still alive.
03/12/2013 - Green Key Park, New Port Richey, FL
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Is it dead yet?
03/12/2013 - Green Key Park, New Port Richey, FL
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Still not dead.
03/12/2013 - Green Key Park, New Port Richey, FL
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Finally it is dead.
03/12/2013 - Green Key Park, New Port Richey, FL
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He discarded the fish and walked away.
03/12/2013 - Green Key Park, New Port Richey, FL
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07/12/2010 - Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area, Alaska
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07/12/2010 - Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area, Alaska
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07/12/2010 - Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area, Alaska
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07/12/2010 - Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area, Alaska
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