Seagull and Cormorants Perched on Rocky Coastal Cliff
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 3:11:31 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
A white gull, likely a Western or Glaucous-winged Gull, stands prominently atop a rugged dark volcanic rock formation, surrounded by several dark-plumaged cormorants in various poses, one with wings partially spread in a characteristic drying posture. The rock face is heavily textured and stained white with guano, indicating this is an active seabird roosting and nesting site. The overcast, flat grey sky creates a moody, diffuse light that emphasizes the stark contrast between the white gull and the dark rock and cormorant silhouettes. Shot with a long telephoto lens, the image compresses depth and isolates the birds against the minimalist sky background. The scene conveys the wild, rugged character of a Pacific coastal ecosystem.
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