Field Guide : Ring-billed Gull
Unlimited edition. 18 x 24 inch, museum-quality poster on matte paper.
if you use the word “seagull” around me, you’ll learn it’s one of my peccadillos. Although ubiquitous, “seagull” is a misnomer; many gull species range far from the ocean. The ring-billed gull is an excellent example. In a family of birds that thrives alongside humans (mostly because of how much waste we generate), the ring-billed gull stands out as *especially* human-adapted. If you insist on a nickname, instead of “seagull” you might try “landfill gull” or “shopping mall parking lot gull.” (I opt for with “French fry gull.” 🍟) These gulls thrive in urban and suburban settings, both coastal and inland. In fact, ring-billed gulls typically breed around bodies of fresh water in the interior United States and Canada. But don’t let their abundance or scavenging acumen be cause to disparage these animals; they’re incredible predators as well as standout parents, forming seasonally monogamous pairs that together construct the nest and brood/rear the young. Plus, like most gull species, the ring-billed males *and* females appear positively princely in breeding plumage. 👑
Note: These archival poster prints feature rich, appealing colors. I encourage customers to take care in handling them until they are framed/protected for display; the darker colors on the matte paper can be scratched. They ship rolled, so customers need to flatten them before framing (or have their framer do so).
Charitable Sales Model: Whenever one of these poster prints is purchased, a charitable contribution equal to 10% of the print’s cost (or $3.60) is made to a nonprofit working to tackle environmental or social challenges. Read more about my charitable sales model here.
Unlimited edition. 18 x 24 inch, museum-quality poster on matte paper.
if you use the word “seagull” around me, you’ll learn it’s one of my peccadillos. Although ubiquitous, “seagull” is a misnomer; many gull species range far from the ocean. The ring-billed gull is an excellent example. In a family of birds that thrives alongside humans (mostly because of how much waste we generate), the ring-billed gull stands out as *especially* human-adapted. If you insist on a nickname, instead of “seagull” you might try “landfill gull” or “shopping mall parking lot gull.” (I opt for with “French fry gull.” 🍟) These gulls thrive in urban and suburban settings, both coastal and inland. In fact, ring-billed gulls typically breed around bodies of fresh water in the interior United States and Canada. But don’t let their abundance or scavenging acumen be cause to disparage these animals; they’re incredible predators as well as standout parents, forming seasonally monogamous pairs that together construct the nest and brood/rear the young. Plus, like most gull species, the ring-billed males *and* females appear positively princely in breeding plumage. 👑
Note: These archival poster prints feature rich, appealing colors. I encourage customers to take care in handling them until they are framed/protected for display; the darker colors on the matte paper can be scratched. They ship rolled, so customers need to flatten them before framing (or have their framer do so).
Charitable Sales Model: Whenever one of these poster prints is purchased, a charitable contribution equal to 10% of the print’s cost (or $3.60) is made to a nonprofit working to tackle environmental or social challenges. Read more about my charitable sales model here.
Unlimited edition. 18 x 24 inch, museum-quality poster on matte paper.
if you use the word “seagull” around me, you’ll learn it’s one of my peccadillos. Although ubiquitous, “seagull” is a misnomer; many gull species range far from the ocean. The ring-billed gull is an excellent example. In a family of birds that thrives alongside humans (mostly because of how much waste we generate), the ring-billed gull stands out as *especially* human-adapted. If you insist on a nickname, instead of “seagull” you might try “landfill gull” or “shopping mall parking lot gull.” (I opt for with “French fry gull.” 🍟) These gulls thrive in urban and suburban settings, both coastal and inland. In fact, ring-billed gulls typically breed around bodies of fresh water in the interior United States and Canada. But don’t let their abundance or scavenging acumen be cause to disparage these animals; they’re incredible predators as well as standout parents, forming seasonally monogamous pairs that together construct the nest and brood/rear the young. Plus, like most gull species, the ring-billed males *and* females appear positively princely in breeding plumage. 👑
Note: These archival poster prints feature rich, appealing colors. I encourage customers to take care in handling them until they are framed/protected for display; the darker colors on the matte paper can be scratched. They ship rolled, so customers need to flatten them before framing (or have their framer do so).
Charitable Sales Model: Whenever one of these poster prints is purchased, a charitable contribution equal to 10% of the print’s cost (or $3.60) is made to a nonprofit working to tackle environmental or social challenges. Read more about my charitable sales model here.