Sep 11, 2018 | Birds, Gulls
Glaucous-winged Gull raises a youngster shows some of their behavior after they leave the nest. According to Birds of North America online very little is known about what happens after they leave the nest. The following is some excerps from their...
Nov 29, 2015 | Gulls, Herons, Murrelets, Waterfowl
Auke Bay is a very special place for invertebrates and fish that attracts numerous mammals, birds, and other fish to feed on them. What attracts the birds, seals, and sea lions to Auke Bay is mostly due to the abundance of forage fish. To learn more about these fish...
Aug 23, 2015 | Birds, Gulls
This video shows some of the many ways that gulls obtain salmon eggs in Alaska. When digging nests salmon usually dislodge eggs from previous spawners. Also, if the female is not able to cover the eggs immediately, some will wash out of the nest at spawning. These...
Nov 13, 2014 | Birds, Gulls
Some gulls, such as this Mew Gull, move their feet rapidly up and down. This creates an upwelling which helps bring food from the bottom to the surface where the bird can get it. This type of activity is very common in streams where salmon are spawning. By doing this...