Ring-billed Gull patrols for next meal

Where these gulls draw their name from is pretty obvious. You will notice the red around its eye and at the gape (corner of the mouth). This indicates this particular bird has donned its breeding plumage. Spring must not be too far away. 😉

A Ring-billed Gull looks for a meal on a pond near the South Platte River.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A Ring-billed Gull looks for a meal on a pond near the South Platte River. (© Tony’s Takes)

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