(As promised, still blogging about our Alaska summer trip, even though it ended in early September.)
Above -- this handsome bird (I'm pretty sure an Arctic Tern), posed beautifully along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Anchorage.
And here's another tern sleeping right through Mother Mew Gull's lesson for the day. (Doesn't she just look as if she's giving those kids a lecture?)
If this brood is any kind of example of how healthy they are, the species is definitely not in 'danger of being endangered.'
We've seen an awful lot of Gulls in our lifetime, but realized here that we'd never before seen Gull babies.
They weren't happy at all when mom flew off. Lots and lots of plaintive baby gull noises. (Come on kids, I'm sure she's just going out to get some lunch for you!)
LINKING to SATURDAY CRITTERS (thank you to Eileen) and to WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY (thanks to Stewart).
This made me realize I had never seen baby gulls ever in my life either! They look so furry, and so demanding too!
Posted by: Lily Lau | October 12, 2014 at 11:33 AM
What beauties these birds are, and the share is great!
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | October 11, 2014 at 07:30 AM
That's a pretty smart looking Arctic Tern.
Posted by: Adam Jones | October 10, 2014 at 08:31 AM
I'm sure that large group of baby gulls are VERY demanding...
Very nice photos!
Posted by: Pat | October 08, 2014 at 05:36 PM
That first shot is so pretty. I really like seabirds.
Oh how cute to see the baby gulls. I don't think I've ever seen baby gulls either.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | October 08, 2014 at 09:56 AM
We are just back from a break on the coast and saw plenty of seabirds...yours are wonderful to see also.
Posted by: Andrew | October 07, 2014 at 10:22 AM
AN excellent series! Looks like the babies are going into panic mode.
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | October 07, 2014 at 09:21 AM
The Tern in the first picture is beautiful with red beak and legs♡♡♡
I LOVE the last shot that baby Arctic Terns don't want their mom flew away from them; so sweet and "plaintive" Yes, that must be. Thank you very much for the word p:-)
Wishing you will ave a wonderful new week, Sallie.
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | October 06, 2014 at 05:24 AM
I've never seen gull babies either - how cute!
Posted by: Barb | October 05, 2014 at 05:21 PM
That is a big brood
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | October 05, 2014 at 03:56 PM
Very nice gathering of Gulls. They are such beauties!
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | October 05, 2014 at 12:52 PM
the arctic tern is such a beautiful bird!
I love that gathering of gulls, she does look like she's giving them an important life lesson,
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | October 05, 2014 at 12:46 PM
Great shots of the beautiful birds.
Posted by: Carver | October 05, 2014 at 10:45 AM
I love Mama Gull and her large brood!
Posted by: Pat | October 05, 2014 at 09:17 AM
awww sweet, I've never seen gull babies! Immature adults maybe but never babies!!
Posted by: Sondra-SC | October 05, 2014 at 05:57 AM
Gorgeous photos! The little ones are so cute!
Posted by: Mary | October 05, 2014 at 04:20 AM
Thats a lot of young gulls - I wonder if it some form of creche?
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M | October 04, 2014 at 11:52 PM
As you know, I love birds! Loved seeing the gull babies!
Have a blessed Sunday:)
Blessings, Aimee
Posted by: Aimee | October 04, 2014 at 11:31 PM
The Arctic Tern is so cute, it looks much more reserved than the noisy gulls. I've never seen this size of baby gulls either, they must be hard to keep fed, poor mom.
Posted by: Hannah | October 04, 2014 at 05:05 PM
They're so cute! I've never seen babies, either.
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | October 04, 2014 at 03:12 PM
Beautiful birds.
Posted by: Christian | October 04, 2014 at 01:47 PM
I love the tern. The gull sure has a big family.
Posted by: Gunilla | October 04, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Beautiful series of gull photos!
Happy Weekend
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | October 04, 2014 at 11:24 AM
First of all Sallie I do remember those old B&W westerns. In fact the Lone Ranhger was a childhood hero. So I know all about the "buzzards" and that is why for North Amercan readers, I attached the scientific name Buteo buteo as posting pictures of our only UK buzzard invites some perplexed comments.
Ah, Mew Gull - you mean Common Gull? LOL.
Posted by: Phil | October 04, 2014 at 10:47 AM
I've never seen gull babies or tern babies either! Wonderful photos!
Posted by: Marie | October 04, 2014 at 09:40 AM
Wow! An Arctic Tern! So cool!
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Posted by: Linda | October 04, 2014 at 09:06 AM
Very cool that you've seen and photographed an Arctic Tern. Sometimes they show up here but I have never seen one to photograph.
Posted by: EG CameraGirl | October 04, 2014 at 06:48 AM
I had never seen baby gulls either – they are so sweet. I’ll come back and look on your series on Alaska. We also went to Alaska several years ago – I wrote a couple of posts, then went on to other subjects. I still have pictures and more posts to write such as the railroad to the Yukon. Thanks for coming to my blog.
Posted by: vagabonde | October 04, 2014 at 06:05 AM
Is she looking after a whole kindergarden?? I have never seen any gull have that many chicks.It is nice to see that we do share some birds like the Arctic tern that often spends it's winter on our sunny summer coasts.
Posted by: Arija | October 04, 2014 at 02:27 AM
oh those babies are adorable! :)
Posted by: Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow | October 04, 2014 at 02:05 AM
Good Morning, Sallie. I like the Arctic Tern and would love to see one.. The baby gulls are cute, they are getting a lesson from mom.. Great captures.. Thanks for linking up, have a happy weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | October 04, 2014 at 01:32 AM
I guess the baby gulls were starving!It is amazing to get so close to them-they seem oblivious to humans.
(Today, the weather has turned wet and wintry for the first time this season, but I had a young fox in the garden last evening).
Posted by: hazel | October 04, 2014 at 12:40 AM
Love the first Artic Tern shot. Now I think the baby Gulls are being home schooled by a teacher! This Gull would not had so many baby of her own!! Looks like they are all listening to her anyway. Great post. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Margaret Birding For Pleasure | October 04, 2014 at 12:15 AM
cool shots of the gull. Yes the gull was probably teaching them a thing or two. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Memes | October 04, 2014 at 12:03 AM
Wonderful shots. I really like that Arctic tern.
Posted by: Lady Fi | October 03, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Nice sightings and captures. I've never seen baby gulls either.
Posted by: Gaelyn | October 03, 2014 at 09:27 PM
Oh, "grandma" try to comfort the baby gulls.
Posted by: Rainfield M Penang | October 03, 2014 at 08:21 PM
I've never seen baby gulls either. Thank you for remedying that, Salle. The Arctic Tern is quite the handsome fellow.
Posted by: Penny | October 03, 2014 at 06:54 PM
what a crew! so cute. the terns are so pretty.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | October 03, 2014 at 06:41 PM
wonderful series on the tern and gulls. the sleeping tern is cute beside the gulls.
Posted by: Felicia | October 03, 2014 at 05:56 PM