Graceful flying young Kelp gull above Dyer Island, South Africa (00004197)

Graceful flying young Kelp gull above Dyer Island, South Africa

Description: The young Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) gracefully soars above Dyer Island in the Western Cape, South Africa. This seagull species is characterized by a yellow beak with a red spot on the lower beak. They can effortlessly hold any position in the air and are primarily found on the Antarctic Peninsula. Their diet mainly consists of Antarctic limpets, and they are typically found along the coast.

Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 18.05.2001