Antique Framed Print : Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) immature, first winter plumage, feeding on dead Eurasian Woodcock

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Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) immature, first winter plumage, feeding on dead Eurasian Woodcock

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) immature, first winter plumage, feeding on dead Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), in snow on frozen pond, Suffolk, England, January

FLPA images of Wildlife and nature

Media ID 9646697

© FLPA/Paul Sawer

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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")

Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Paul Sawer, we witness an extraordinary moment in the wintry wonderland of Suffolk, England. Our young protagonist, a Great Black-backed Gull sporting its first winter plumage, has stumbled upon a frozen pond adorned with a chilling surprise - a deceased Eurasian Woodcock. With the snow-covered landscape as its backdrop, this opportunistic scavenger wastes no time in indulging itself on this unexpected feast. As it pecks at the succulent carrion, you can almost hear its delighted squawks echoing through the frosty air. The contrasting colors of the gull's dark feathers against the pristine white snow create a visually striking image that captures nature's raw beauty. The icy pond serves as both stage and dining table for our hungry avian friend who fearlessly braves freezing temperatures to savor every morsel. This photograph is not just about survival but also showcases how wildlife adapts to their surroundings during harsh winters. It reminds us that even in seemingly desolate landscapes, life finds a way to thrive and make use of available resources. So next time you find yourself strolling along frozen ponds or snowy landscapes, keep your eyes peeled for these resilient creatures who turn adversity into opportunity – just like our feasting juvenile Great Black-backed Gull!

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