Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Greedy Gull

Hello!

Well, there's not a lot I can say about this photo ... except that he/she stood there for ages, trying in vain to swallow the fish.

 But couldn't !!



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  1. TexWisGirl21 January, 2015 03:14

    oh, my goodness! hilarious! but poor thing!

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 January, 2015 11:09

      ... and it went on and on T. I took more photos but it was a kind of hopeless situation all round, so just settled on one pic!

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  2. sandy21 January, 2015 03:54

    oh I love this!! How adorable - I love to watch the duck and shore birds working on their fish trying to swallow it - ..Cormorants are fun to watch also! Such a cute photo.

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 January, 2015 11:09

      Hi Sandy, I thought of you and how you love to photograph seagulls... this one's eyes were bigger than its belly eh :D)

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  3. Bob Bushell21 January, 2015 09:04

    That Gull has a problem, greedy. Beautiful image Susan.

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  4. Terry and Linda21 January, 2015 09:39

    I tried your grated veggies last night...thought you would find that interesting...I had bought some at the store and they were starting to wilt...thought this was a good thing to try. It is yummy.

    Also, I want to mention I love your header!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/?s=The+Adventures+of+Fuzzy+and+Boomer&submit=Search
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 January, 2015 11:11

      That's great Linda... and, yes, thanks for your feedback and am glad you enjoyed them. Changes the taste quite a bit doesn't it.

      Thanks re the header too :D)

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  5. DeniseinVA21 January, 2015 09:45

    That is a fun shot Susan, and if I haven't said it before, I adore your header photo. The roses are gorgeous, absolutely stunning!

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 January, 2015 11:13

      Thanks Denise, the rest of the shots of this fellow kind of got real gross... in the end, the gull was practically on its knees (?? knees ?? gull ?? ... whatever they're called), really going for it, but to no avail.

      Glad you liked the roses too. They're real toughies and just do their own thing - fortunately!!

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  6. mick21 January, 2015 11:54

    Perfect capture! Gulls never seem to know when to give up!

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  7. Lovable Derek21 January, 2015 13:53

    It's difficult to know who to feel most sorry for. I guess it has to be the fish. But you've made this struggle into a delightful fun post - excellent photo, wonderful narrative. Thanks for that.

    Have a nice day.

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 07:33

      Hi there Derek and welcome to my blog. I was thinking that as I was preparing this post... circle of life stuff! Thanks for your comments :D)

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  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure21 January, 2015 18:45

    that is a great image and made me laugh. Bitten off more than he can chew!

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 07:34

      Thanks Margaret... oh yes he'd indeed done that - no doubt a larger bird swooped in and relieved him of the problem :D) Cheers!

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  9. Lea21 January, 2015 19:33

    Wonderful photo!
    Have a great day!
    Lea

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  10. Stewart M21 January, 2015 21:13

    'Never try to eat anything bigger than your head!' - sounds like decent advice to me!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 07:36

      Sound advice indeed... easy to remember too lol :D)

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  11. eileeninmd21 January, 2015 22:05

    Now, that is a lot to chew.. Cute shot! Have a happy day!

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  12. NatureFootstep22 January, 2015 03:22

    well, that´s a mouth full :)

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 07:38

      Sure is, but, am thinking I'd prefer an icecream ;D)

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  13. Unknown22 January, 2015 06:49

    Great capture! Gulls tend to be greedy birds.

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 07:38

      Hi Gunilla and thanks... yep, and this is proof. Beaut to have you visit again :D)

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  14. Unknown22 January, 2015 08:55

    Hi Susan, thank you for your visit and your real nice comments :)
    Love this gull! Great shot :))
    Can I please have this picture and cut it out for some of
    my "art" pictures? Would love to have that one. :)
    Over here the gulls are always hungry and not "stuffed" :D
    Have a great time
    【ツ】Knipsa

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 15:02

      Hi there Knipsa, thanks for asking and, of course, I'd be very happy to let you have a copy of this photo... I'd appreciate it if you'd include the usual link back to my blog :D)
      I'm having a bit of trouble finding your email address on your blog, so if you'll email me on susansthisandthat@gmail.com I'll send it on its way to you.

      Looking forward to seeing what you do with it :D)

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    2. Unknown22 January, 2015 21:00

      Hi Susan, thanks for your offer. Just tried to send you an email,
      but it failed :( Here is mine: knipsa.passtscho@gmail.com
      On my blog I put my email into my header. :) And of course I'll link back :)
      And I like your header, I love roses, and that is a real beauty :))

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    3. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 21:35

      Oh dear, I'm sorry Knipsa, I can't believe I wrote the wrong email address, it should have been susansthisnthat@gmail.com!!! All I can say is that I had a bit of brain-drain this afternoon and needed a Nanna Nap ;D) !!

      Thanks for getting back, and now I'll email you shortly. Glad you like the rose header... it's a nice colour isn't it. Cheers :D)

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  15. Debbie22 January, 2015 10:16

    hehehe, I guess you had plenty of time to get this awesome shot. I was at the beach today, it was cold but beautiful!!

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 15:05

      Yes, Debbie - so much time indeed, that gull wasn't going anywhere - pretty stubborn little coot (er, gull!!)

      I'm with you, the beach is beautiful anytime ... keep warm :D)

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  16. A Colorful World22 January, 2015 14:33

    He was determined! :-)

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 15:06

      Hi Marie, oh yes he was... I think his jaw would've been pretty sore in the end too :D)

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  17. orchid032422 January, 2015 17:25

    Hello Dearest Susan; Wow, surely must be having HARD time swallowing p:-) Felt sorry for his/her casting eyes upward which seems tired. But NOT giving up, haha.
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Sue (this n that)22 January, 2015 21:38

      Hello Miyako... and thanks for visiting. Ha ha, oh yes, that little gull had no hope at all of swallowing the fish. I reckon he was tired too... but, yes, hanging on to it!
      Cheers now and lovely to read your comment and beautiful greetings :D)

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  18. EG CameraGirl23 January, 2015 00:26

    I'm laughing at that silly gull! This is such a wonderful shot!

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    1. Sue (this n that)24 January, 2015 09:27

      Thanks very much EG... got to say we laughed a lot too :D)

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  19. Sandy23 January, 2015 12:51

    Someone's got a complex and thinks he's a pelican, but he's a pelican't! Wonder if it's that gull that got knocked unconscious at the cricket yesterday? Lovely shot though.

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    1. Sue (this n that)24 January, 2015 09:29

      Lol, love it Sandy!!
      Aw, didn't see that cricket incident... poor gull, should've stayed by the seaside ;D)

      See, I keep wavering back and forth - sorry for the gull, sorry for the fish - oh this circle of life thing is confusing at times !!

      Lovely to have you visit ... cheerio for now :D)

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  20. diane b23 January, 2015 13:29

    It sure does make you giggle. Great capture.

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    1. Sue (this n that)24 January, 2015 09:29

      That's good Diane ... always good to giggle eh - thanks for popping over :D)

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  21. diane b23 January, 2015 13:30

    It looks like the robot thingy has gone at last.

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    1. Sue (this n that)24 January, 2015 09:30

      Hooray!!!!! Thanks for that, I'll remove my "mutterings" from the box too then ;D)

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  22. BumbleVee24 January, 2015 02:17

    a Pelican't....hahhaha that was a good one from Sandy....

    what a stupid bird.... oh, alright .. greedy and pretty stupid too..... he's lucky it didn't get stuck half way down...... c'mob buddy, slice it up a bit......

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    1. Sue (this n that)24 January, 2015 09:32

      Sandy's nailed it!!!

      Funny thing, the gull reminded me of me ... when attacking a certain cherry trifle filled and laced with goody good good things on Christmas Day ;D)

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  23. Christian Perrin24 January, 2015 11:36

    Ha! So funny! I am often amazed at the way in which birds swallow things in one gulp. In December, I saw a Little Pied Cormorant do that to a large freshwater yabby - imagine how spiny that is!

    Just have to shout out to Sandy too: 'Pelican't' is brilliant! :)

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    1. Sue (this n that)26 January, 2015 09:48

      Hi there Christian, absolutely... our feathered friends always do something to amaze us don't they - not content with just being interesting and special, they give us a lot of entertainment. Beaut of you to drop by.

      Yep, too right, Sandy did a good'un :D)

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  24. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)24 January, 2015 23:25

    that's hysterical!! well...maybe not for the poor seagull! hopefully it didn't take him too long to find another fish more suited to his size!! haha!!!
    it is a fantastic shot!

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    1. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)24 January, 2015 23:25

      oh yeah, and i love the header roses!!!

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    2. Sue (this n that)26 January, 2015 09:52

      Thanks so much Laura, aw... yes it was hysterical!! Our seagulls are pretty tough and "in your face" - I somehow think some of his mates would've come and helped him out of his predicament!!
      Lovely to see you again and thanks re the header. Am going to change it for an Australia Day one very shortly. Cheers now :D)

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  25. Pat25 January, 2015 08:26

    What a great capture!

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    1. Sue (this n that)26 January, 2015 09:53

      Many thanks Pat, I appreciate your comment. Nice to meet you, will pop over and visit you soon. Cheers :D)

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