California Gull

Larus californicus

OrderCharadriiformes

FamilyLaridae

HabitatBeaches, lakes, and landfills

SeasonScarce winter visitor to Texas, mostly on the coast

LocationEast Beach, Galveston, Texas, Galveston County, Texas

Size21 in

DietAn omnivorous forager and scavenger

ConservationLeast Concern

CameraNikon Z9Lens800mmAperturef/8Shutter1/1250ISO2200

A California Gull in its element at East Beach.

About the California Gull

A medium gull between Ring-billed and Herring in size, with a dark eye, yellow-green legs, and both a red and a black spot on the lower bill.

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