Iceland gull

Last week an Iceland gull showed up in Cork city. It stayed for about 3-4 days and gave plenty of opportunities for photos. So many in fact that it took several days to sort out all the shots. I am quite pleased with the results though. This bird provided a bit of a challenge as sunshine and white feathers overexposed a lot of my shots but I nonetheless got plenty of shots with the (almost) correct balance.

Down near lower Glanmire

Showing off its mid air moves

Gliding around in the sunshine

Checking out my new tripod

Off to chase a black headed gull

Early morning swim

Another one at the quays

Gotta love the big eye and the 'dove' like features

Curious gull

About to take off

Hovering

Floating again

Close crop

One last flight shot