Bonaparte's Gull

These gulls started appearing around the lake a couple of weeks ago. I did some research and have identified them as Bonaparte's gulls. They are described online as an unusually graceful, dove-like gull species...one of the smallest gulls in North America. During the breeding season the adult has a black 'hood' covering the face and crown. They mostly breed in wetlands within the boreal forest region of Canada and Alaska...they are most often seen on lakes and rivers during migration or along the coast in winter.

[Shy Abel]

so pretty :)

[MaureenPP]

Lovely shot, saw these when I was in Canada, delightful birds

[gloria jones]

Neat shot...neat looking gull

[Karen]

Interesting! Cool shot fav

[Issi Bannerman]

This is a nice delicate little gull. Lovely capture.

[Jenfurj]

I really like the oil ripple effect of the water in contrast with the whiteness of the gull.

[Merrelyn]

It's a pretty little gull :)

[richard saffold]

it does look dovish.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely capture fav!

[Helen Jane]

How interesting. They are quite dove like and have an unusual head shape for a gull. Lovely shot Gayle.

[Dyan Stevens]

Lovely shot. Love those black spotted tail feathers.