Larus Canus Collection

White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight. Norway, July. Magic Moments book plate, page 51

Page 281. The Common Gull, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670127 Page 281. The Common Gull, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

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Common Gull - sitting on nest amongst boulders, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Seagull - perched on post, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Common Gull, 1834. Creator: Robert Havell
Common Gull, 1834

Common gull (Larus canus) with chicks on rocks, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Common gull (Larus canus) diving in flight, Texel, Netherlands, May 2009

Common Gull Larus canus adult winter Northumberland January

Seagulls on posts of an old pier, Anse de Sent-An, Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Seagulls (Laridae) perched on the the posts remaining from an old pier in the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea at Anse de Sent-An, Pointe-a-Pitre; Guadeloupe, French West Indies

migrating juvenile firstwinter Mew Gull, Larus canus, Netherlands

Common Gull in flight with fish Poland

Fighting Mew Gulls, Larus canus

Common Gull adult winter in flight, Larus canus

Mew Gull on a pole, Larus canus

Mew Gull perched in water, Larus canus

Mew Gull juvenile perched, Larus canus

Clutch of Mew Gull, Larus canus

Mew Gull in colony, Larus canus

Flying Mew Gull in second winter plumage, Larus canus

Mew Gull in the surf, Larus canus

Mew Gull Adult On An Iceberg, Prince William Sound, Southcentral Alaska

Mew Gull (Larus canus) flying, Thurgovia, Switzerland

Mew Gull (Larus canus), Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Mew Gull (Larus canus), British Columbia, Canada

Mew Gull (Larus canus) flying, Berlin, Germany

Mew Gull (Larus canus), Berlin, Germany

Common Gull Larus canus Cley Norfolk winter

Common Gull Larus canus in winter plumage Norfolk January

Common Gull Larus canus Shetland June

Common Gull Larus canus 1st winter coming in to land Northumberland January

Common Gull Larus canus juvenile Finland summer

Herring Gull - squabbling with Common Gull (Larus canus) over bread, Texel, Holland
USH-3522 Herring Gull - squabbling with Common Gull (Larus canus) over bread Texel, Holland Larus argentatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Gull - Lar us can us, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Gull - Lar us can us, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

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Common Gull - adult gulls at sunset - Sweden Date:

Common Gull (Larus canus), adult

Common gull (Larus canus), sitting in grass, side view

Mew Gull Chicks

Common Gull -Larus canus-, Amrum Island, North Friesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Two Common Gulls -Larus canus- standing in the water and greeting each other, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Common Gull -Larus canus- standing in water, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Common Gull -Larus canus- walking through shallow water, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Adult mew gulls (Larus canus) on ice in Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Common Seagull (Larus canus), side view

Common gull, 19th century artwork C013 / 6346
Common gull (Larus canus). Plate 136 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Larus canus, mew gull
Plate 60 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Alaska. Katmai NP. Immature Mew Gull fishing for salmon eggs

Mew gulls, Larus canus, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Common gull

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Larus canus, commonly known as the Common Gull, is a species of gull that can be found in various parts of the world. This versatile bird has been captured in stunning moments throughout history. One such moment was documented on page 281, where a White-tailed Sea Eagle finds itself under attack by a fearless Common Gull. The image portrays the power and audacity of this small but mighty bird. Robert Havell's artwork from 1834 showcases the beauty and elegance with its chicks on rocks at Great Saltee Island in County Wexford. The scene captures their nurturing nature and dedication to their young. In another captivating photograph taken in Texel, Netherlands, Larus canus is seen diving gracefully through the air. Its flight skills are truly remarkable as it navigates effortlessly through its surroundings. George James Rankin's artistic depiction from c1910 highlights the distinctive features of this species. With its striking white plumage and yellow bill, Larus canus stands out among other gulls. The Common Gull is not limited to one region; it travels far and wide during different seasons. In Northumberland during winter months, these birds gather together creating an enchanting sight against a wintry backdrop. Even in exotic locations like Guadeloupe in French West Indies or Prince William Sound in Southcentral Alaska, Larus canus continues to captivate observers with its presence. Whether perched on old pier posts or gracefully resting on an iceberg, they bring life to any landscape they inhabit. Larus canus reminds us that even common creatures possess extraordinary qualities worth admiring.