Heermann’s Gull, Larus heermanni

By February 1, 2015January 1st, 2019Birds

The Heermann’s Gull (Larus heermanni), photographed when I am out and about in La Jolla and North County. Lately I have been trying to frame seabirds against blue water, or have the ocean horizon in the image to anchor the composition and help tie the animal with the ocean. Cheers, and thanks for looking!

Heermanns gull in flight, Larus heermanni, La Jolla, California

Heermanns gull in flight
Image ID: 30348
Species: Heermann’s gull, Larus heermanni
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Flock of Heermanns gulls in flight in front of a big wave, Larus heermanni, La Jolla, California

Flock of Heermanns gulls in flight in front of a big wave
Image ID: 30359
Species: Heermann’s gull, Larus heermanni
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Heermanns gull, presunrise purple-pink glow in the distant sky, Larus heermanni, La Jolla, California

Heermanns gull, presunrise purple-pink glow in the distant sky.
Image ID: 23656
Species: Heermann’s gull, Larus heermanni
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Heermann's gull, immature, in flight, Larus heermanni, La Jolla, California

Heermann’s gull, immature, in flight.
Image ID: 28991
Species: Heermann’s gull, Larus heermanni
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Heermanns gull, moon setting, sunrise, Larus heermanni, La Jolla, California

Heermanns gull, moon setting, sunrise.
Image ID: 18272
Species: Heermann’s gull, Larus heermanni
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Heermanns gull in flight, Larus heermanni, La Jolla, California

Heermanns gull in flight.
Image ID: 18273
Species: Heermann’s gull, Larus heermanni
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Heermanns gull in flight, Larus heermanni, La Jolla, California

Heermanns gull in flight
Image ID: 30312
Species: Heermann’s gull, Larus heermanni
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!