Ring-billed gulls (Larus delawarensis) are a common sight in North America. In fact, these medium-sized gulls are commonly found in the interior of
The Black-Legged Kittiwake
In our recent blog post about the Northern Fulmar, we originally included three photos of what we believed to be Northern Fulmars. However, some
The Short-Billed Gull (Mew Gull)
The Short-Billed Gull (scientific name:Larus brachyrhynchus) is small gull that was recently renamed. Until this year (2021), this species was often
Olympic Gull
As there are over fifty species of gull worldwide and they have a tendency to hybridize, gull identification can be a challenging endeavor for even
Glaucous-Winged Gull
The glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) is one of the most widespread gulls in Washington State. They can be found year-round on the Pacific
Western Gull
The western gull (Larus occidentalis) is rarely found far from the Pacific Ocean. Their year-round range extends along the Pacific Coast of North






