Seagull and Cormorants Perched on Coastal Rocky Pinnacle
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 3:11:31 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
A western gull (white with gray wings and yellow-orange bill) stands prominently atop a dark, weathered volcanic sea stack, sharing the rocky summit with several double-crested or Brandt's cormorants whose dark plumage blends into the rock. The rock face is heavily stained with white guano, a telltale sign of a well-used seabird roosting site. The overcast, flat gray sky creates a moody, muted backdrop that emphasizes the stark contrast between the white gull and the dark rock and cormorants. The image was captured with a long telephoto lens that compresses the scene and isolates the birds beautifully against the pale sky.
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