Black-headed Gulls, in flight

Taken at Hoylake, Wirral. The tide was right in today (10.3m) and the birds were forced close up against the sea wall. My kids were throwing out bread and stuff to keep them happy.

All with 30D and 400mm 5.6 and handheld.

1/1600s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso200

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Very nice. May I know what lens do you use?

lovely captures, 1 and 2 are my faves, nice work

Thanks Steplin and Justin. Steplin I use the 400mm f/5.6L - a wonderful piece of kit.

Excellent shots, especially the first 2. Very pretty gull.

You have certainly nailed the focus on the gulls Damian and the whites are nicely exposed and good colour of the rich red bill and legs. Well done!

Thanks guys. Tony, I had some helpers feeding them to get them coming back to the same spot!

Lovely captures Damian.

Thanks Trevor - the real common gull.

Fantastic shots Damian - I love the second one, very graceful.
You're doing well with your new toy

Thanks Donna - I think I'm getting better at it.

Beautiful shots. The second one is really fantastic. Nice going.

Thanks Sandy - that one was crying out for this crop.

Really nice series, good detail and exposure.

Thanks Pete - they seem to be a good subject to practice on.