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Aug 18, 2014 06:05 |  #1

This is twice, in two visits, two years apart that I've found a seagull trying to get a whole starfish down its gullet, in the same park. I'm beginning to wonder about those birds...

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Aug 18, 2014 07:44 |  #2

I think the heron is trying to ensure that the underside of his chin gets an even tan. Cool shots!
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Aug 18, 2014 09:11 |  #3

"I think the heron is trying to ensure that the underside of his chin gets an even tan. Cool shots!
Al"

LOL I think you are right.


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Aug 18, 2014 09:25 |  #4

Yep, they sure are acting silly. Nice catch.


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Aug 18, 2014 09:55 |  #5

Funny shots - the seagull's wide stance is priceless!


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Aug 18, 2014 09:58 |  #6

Lol funny stuff


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Aug 18, 2014 11:21 |  #7

Lovely shots Eric.


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Aug 18, 2014 11:37 |  #8

Now these really made me laugh! Great captures and very entertaining!


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Aug 18, 2014 22:20 |  #9

Nice set Eric. I have a similar photo of the 2nd one but it was an Eagle, What are they trying to do? Relaxing?


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Aug 18, 2014 22:35 |  #10

Thank for looking in, All; glad you got a chuckle too :)

@Peter: They are doing dual duty, it helps cool off but it also exposes more surface area to the sun/UV to help kill off parasites


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Aug 19, 2014 00:26 |  #11

Snydremark wrote in post #17104542 (external link)
Thank for looking in, All; glad you got a chuckle too :)

@Peter: They are doing dual duty, it helps cool off but it also exposes more surface area to the sun/UV to help kill off parasites

Great. Thanks Eric.


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Aug 21, 2014 09:10 |  #12

Great catch.


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