This blog follows the journey of my MSc undertaken during 2013-2014 as I investigated the lives, loves and loathings of Kelp Gulls, Larus dominicanus vetula, breeding in Plettenberg Bay.
Sunday, 9 February 2014
Gulls
As I am going through photos, deleting and editing as I choose the better or more interesting ones for my blog, I am more and more appreciating these awesome creatures! Spending so much time out in the colonies, getting into the lives of certain pairs, and documenting the process, has been such a privilege and an amazing experience! Gulls are definitely not a species that people are interested in but I have gained new appreciation for them!
A fluffy bum sticking out.
Look out world!
A 'hardcore mama' not willing to move so I can weigh her eggs.
Thank you! I have developed such a respect for these birds which so viciously protect their progeny. Now to the writing, and I am already missing the field work!
Congratulations for your work. ¨Hardcore mama¨was a brave Seagull indeed!
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Thank you! I have developed such a respect for these birds which so viciously protect their progeny. Now to the writing, and I am already missing the field work!
DeleteThe birds obviously are just very comfortable with you! ;)
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