Ruffled Feathers

Sanderling, at least I think that's what he is. I love his reflection in the water too.

A Laughing Gull laughing at me. lol

Yellowlegs or Willet?  I'm really bad at identifying these birds.

I loved chasing bigger birds with my lens while in Florida.  The challenge of Wisconsin bird is that most of the ones I see are small and they're very flighty.

Hosted by Cecily

But, as you can see, this gull seemed as intrigued with me as I was with him.  Now I suppose he could be a juvenile Herring Gull, but due to the time of year, I'm assuming this is a Ring-Billed Gull in his winter plumage.

Ring Billed Gull babies

There were many Ring Billed Gulls with nests and babies at the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls - oh what I wouldn't have given to be able to take the good camera down.

Ringing in Macro Monday

I think this ring-billed gull wants to go home with me.

Or, maybe not. What do you think he’s saying?

Is that so?

Boy, he’s almost as loquacious as I am! Too bad I don’t speak 'gull'.

One more yell, then. . .

He turned and walked away.

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Macro Monday is easy to play, snap a macro (or close-up) photo, post it on your blog and come back here and tell me about it.  Words, no words, it's up to you.

Days of Summer

Before it turned chilly we ran up to Door County for a little exploration.

There were several gulls around but I thought this Herring Gull was pretty funny standing on a rock.

Scratching his itch while Lake Michigan waves crashed into his rock.

And his friend enjoyed the waves nearby. While many gulls migrate south for the winter a good many of the Herring Gulls stay along the Great Lake coasts.

I am not sure if this juvenile gull is a Herring Gull or a Ring-billed Gull since both were present and both juveniles look similar. It takes four years for a Herring Gull to attain his adult plumage and only three years for the Ring-billed.

Uh-oh, be careful Mr Ring-billed, don’t fall off your rock. Notice his yellowish legs? Did you notice the Herring’s are pink? Knowing that, which one do you think that is in the background?

Were you right?

The Ring-billed Gull can be found all over the state in the summer but during winter he returns to the lakeshores.

Bye-bye Gull! *waving*

Hello, sexy! *smooches*

You’re getting a little close now, maybe I should start backing up.  Run!