Glaucous Gull Slimbridge 11th March 2007

Finally managed to catch up with this bird. Initially distant with some herring and lesser black-backs. It started to walk and stretch which was a sign of flight. A few minutes later the bird took flight and came closer landing not far from the dead sheep it has been feeding on throughout its stay. The bird was aggressive towards 2 Ravens and regularly saw them off. Aging the bird was rather tricky. The eye colour was dark which i presume is enough. The tip of the bill was pale but this is not unusual in march.

Glaucous Gull Slimbridge March 2007
Oi. Clear off!

Glaucous Gull Slimbridge March 2007
I said clear off...

Glaucous Gull Slimbridge March 2007
You're still too close....

Glaucous Gull Slimbridge March 2007
and don't come back..

Glaucous Gull Slimbridge March 2007
Ahh, LUNCH

Glaucous Gull Slimbridge March 2007
buuurrrp. Time for a nap.