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Location: Grundarfjordur, Iceland
GPS: 64.9N, -23.2W, elev=0' MAP
Date: June 12, 2018
ID : B13K6555 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Photo @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Barrow, AK
GPS: 71.2N, -156.3W, elev=24' MAP
Date: June 8, 2012
ID : B13K0071 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Image @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Barrow, AK
GPS: 71.2N, -156.3W, elev=24' MAP
Date: June 8, 2012
ID : B13K0086 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Picture @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Barrow, AK
GPS: 71.2N, -156.3W, elev=24' MAP
Date: June 8, 2012
ID : B13K0091 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Picture @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Council Road, Nome, AK
GPS: 64.9N, -163.7W, elev=90' MAP
Date: June 3, 2012
ID : B13K9291 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Image @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Teller Road, Nome, AK
GPS: 65.3N, -166.4W, elev=20' MAP
Date: June 6, 2012
ID : B13K0083 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Photo @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
GPS: 53.3N, -6.1W, elev=10' MAP
Date: January 6, 2012
ID : B13K2644 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Image @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Clonea Strand, Ireland
GPS: 52.1N, -7.5W, elev=6' MAP
Date: January 5, 2012
ID : B13K2568 [4896 x 3264]

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Glaucous Gull Image @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: El Segundo (Dockweiler State Beach), CA
GPS: 33.9N, -118.4W, elev=14' MAP
Date: April 2, 2009
ID : 7C2V6526 [3888 x 2592]

Glaucous Gull Picture @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: El Segundo (Dockweiler State Beach), CA
GPS: 33.9N, -118.4W, elev=14' MAP
Date: April 2, 2009
ID : 7C2V6521 [3888 x 2592]

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Glaucous Gull Photo @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: El Segundo (Dockweiler State Beach), CA
GPS: 33.9N, -118.4W, elev=14' MAP
Date: April 2, 2009
ID : 7C2V6534 [3888 x 2592]

Glaucous Gull Image @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: El Segundo (Dockweiler State Beach), CA
GPS: 33.9N, -118.4W, elev=14' MAP
Date: April 2, 2009
ID : 7C2V6495 [3888 x 2592]

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Glaucous Gull Photo @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: El Segundo (Dockweiler State Beach), CA
GPS: 33.9N, -118.4W, elev=14' MAP
Date: April 2, 2009
ID : 7C2V6477 [3888 x 2592]

Glaucous Gull Image @ Kiwifoto.com
 
 
Location: Cleveland (E 72nd St), OH
GPS: 41.5N, -81.6W, elev=580' MAP
Date: January 11, 2009
ID : 7C2V3387 [3888 x 2592]

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SPECIES INFO

The Glaucous Gull, Larus hyperboreus is a large gull which breeds in the Arctic regions of the northern hemisphere and the Atlantic coasts of Europe. It is migratory, wintering from in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans as far south as the British Isles and northernmost states of the USA, also on the Great Lakes. A few birds sometimes reach the southern USA and northern Mexico.

This species breeds colonially or singly on coasts and cliffs, making a lined nest on the ground or cliff. Normally, 2-4 light brown eggs with dark chocolate splotches are laid.

This is a large and powerful gull, very pale in all plumages, with no black in the wings or tail. Adults are pale grey above, with a thick yellow bill. Immatures are very pale grey with a pink and black bill. This species is larger and thicker billed than the similar Iceland Gull, and is as large as the Great Black-backed Gull. They take four years to reach maturity. The call is a "laughing" cry like Herring Gull.

These are omnivores like most Larus gulls, and they will scavenge as well as seeking suitable small prey. These birds forage while swimming or walking, also may pick up items off water or catch small birds while flying. They often follow fishing boats and are one of the most predatory gulls.






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