Heermann’s Gull – Monterey Bay, California

Heermanns gull Monterey Bay

If there was a beauty competition to find the best looking gull in the world, then I think the Heermann’s gull (Larus heermanni) would be in with a fighting chance of winning it. These fantastic looking gulls are easy to identify and are found mainly in the Gulf of California at places like Monterey Bay or Pinos Point.

Heermanns gull Monterey Bay
Heermans gull in a mixed flock of gulls