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25 October 2014

Herring gull




A juvenile herring gull in the Market Square
in Helsinki 7.10.2014.

I saw this bird during the traditional
Baltic Herring Fair which was held in the
Market Square for the 272nd time in 2014.
If you want to see more photos from the fair you
can find them in my Wordless Wednesday post.

I'm linking to I'd Rather B Birdin'.


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52 comments:

  1. Bob Bushell25 October 2014 at 22:36

    Excellent images, for the juvenile Herring Gull.

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    1. Unknown25 October 2014 at 22:44

      Thank you Bob! It was posing very patiently. :-)

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  2. Gosia25 October 2014 at 23:11

    wow the fair is very old. I love your bird..

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  3. Black Jack's Carol26 October 2014 at 03:38

    What beautiful images of the immature herring gull. We have many here in Vancouver and I love to watch them. One that I named Tupper hasn't been seen for a couple of weeks but I've been observing her (her tail is unusual) for a few years.

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    1. Unknown26 October 2014 at 07:18

      Thank you Carol! I like gulls. Very few will stay here over the winter. I hope you'll see Tupper again soon.

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  4. Stewart M26 October 2014 at 08:06

    Very nice portrait - gulls in their many forms are great.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 October 2014 at 09:53

    great close up of the Herring gull Have a good week.

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  6. Anni 26 October 2014 at 11:08

    Wow...fantastic close images!! Such a beauty.

    Thanks for linking up this weekend at I'd Rather B Birdin'.

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  7. Phil Slade26 October 2014 at 11:24

    A lovely portraiture Gunilla. I think that we photographers sometimes neglect gulls and in fact they make excellent subject matter.

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  8. Irma26 October 2014 at 11:35

    Wonderful photos of these beautiful Herring gull .
    Have a wonderful sunday Gunilla

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  9. Anonymous26 October 2014 at 12:53

    Dear Gunilla,
    WOW!!! Amazing gulls close ups!
    I wish you a nice Sunday
    moni

    Thanks if you visit my blog
    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  10. NatureFootstep26 October 2014 at 13:00

    lol, that one looks sleepy. :)

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  11. EG CameraGirl26 October 2014 at 14:17

    Very nice closeup shots!

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  12. Unknown26 October 2014 at 16:15

    Lovely shot Gunnila! The bird have nice eyes!

    HUgs
    JetteMajken

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  13. Maude Lynn26 October 2014 at 18:42

    Beautiful!

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  14. Vilt og vakkert26 October 2014 at 19:15

    Heisann!

    Ville bare hilse på ;:OD)

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  15. Miguel García26 October 2014 at 19:20

    Se ve tranquila y en reposo esa gaviota, como si estuviese disfrutando del sol medio adormecida por el calor.
    Un abrazo,

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    1. Unknown26 October 2014 at 21:48

      Thank you Miguel! It was actually a cold and windy day.

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  16. orvokki27 October 2014 at 00:27

    Söpöt kuvat !!

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  17. eileeninmd27 October 2014 at 00:44

    Awesome closeups of the Herring Gull. The gulls are tough for me to id..Have a happy new week!

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  18. betty-NZ27 October 2014 at 03:44

    Wow! These are great shots. He looks quite relaxed.

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  19. Carver27 October 2014 at 04:44

    Wonderful shots of the gull.

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti27 October 2014 at 07:09

    This herring gull looks quite happy and content, Gunilla! Nice photos!

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  21. Donna27 October 2014 at 07:21

    Such a wonderful face taking in the scenery.

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)27 October 2014 at 11:03

    In the market square? How funny! I'd rather take pictures of this sweet sleepy gull than shop too!

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    1. Unknown27 October 2014 at 17:35

      Thank you Sallie! They sell a lot of veggies and fruit and other food, but I seldom buy anything there.

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  23. A Colorful World27 October 2014 at 19:51

    Really nice shots!

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  24. Leovi27 October 2014 at 20:50

    Beautiful photos. I love the detail of the plumage! Sele looks with sad eyes.

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  25. Helma28 October 2014 at 11:34

    Beautiful details lets you see of this gull.

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  26. Mascha28 October 2014 at 20:57

    Amazing portraits!

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