Gull pictures

Here are some pictures I took of ring-billed gulls (Larus delawarensis) on the artificial lake in front of the Capitol Building in October or September. I'm still learning to adjust a camera, so these aren't that great. I like them, anyway :).

Hope you enjoy them!:

Immature

Adult in winter plumage

Immature

Adult in winter plumage and immature

Adult in winter plumage and an immature on the right

Immature front, adult background

Immature

An immature gull. This is my favorite of all the pictures shown.

-Cristina

All Photos: Me and must not be used without my permission.

Immature Red-Tail in D.C.

Today a friend of mine, me and my family went to downtown D.C. to visit the museums. It was snowing quite  a bit outside, and I was able to catch sight of a hawk flying towards a crooked-looking tree. I ran with my binoculars on hand, and was able to get a perfect view of the Immature Red-Tail, seeking protection from the snow. Here are some pictures I was able to get of the hawk. My favorites  must be the ones shown above:

Have I already mentioned that I love Red-Tails?

-Cristina (Happy Holidays!)

All Photos: Me and must not be used without my permission.