California Gull, Larus californicus

Abundance: Abundant
Season: Year round
Habitat: Shore or mudflat; Open water; Seen most often in flight

Slide #29.06.38 - Adult, alternate (Apr 9). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #29.06.56 - Adult, basic (Sep 28). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #29.06.49 - Juvenile (Aug 21). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #29.06.60 - 1st year, basic (Feb 16). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #29.06.72 - ca. 1st year, alternate (Jul 21). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #29.06.63 - 2nd year, basic (Feb 16). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #29.06.78 - ca. 2nd year, alternate (Jul 21). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Slide #29.06.14 - 3rd year, basic (Feb 11). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.