Ring-billed Gull in flightRing-billed Gull in flight – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/4000, ISO 640, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited

Yesterday I had a bit of fun photographing this Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) at Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area, I love the snowy whites these gulls exhibit in their plumage year round. This gull flew in towards me then turned to expose its complete underside.

Ring-billed Gull starting a diveRing-billed Gull starting a dive – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/6400, ISO 640, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited

This image is the next frame I took as the gull turned to dive towards the water. Just one frame can make quite a difference in poses when you are shooting a Ring-billed Gull on the wing.

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