Gull-like Birds (Photos by Kevin Edwards)

Gulls and terns are found throughout the county.  Most are along the beaches, bays or harbor.  There are some gulls like the Caspean that are more common over fresh water however.  Click on the links below to get detailed photos and a link to the USGS site about each species. USGS links includes the song, taxonomy, history, identification tips and more!


  Laughing Gull

 
Herring Gull

 
Ring-billed Gull

 
 Sandwich Tern


  Least Tern


  Forster's Tern

 
Royal Tern

 
Black Skimmer

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