Argentatus Kids T-Shirts

A young Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) sitting on a lifebelt holder on the River Blyth in Northumberland. The red of the lifebelt holder is reflected on the bird's breast giving it the look of a Robin - with a bit of imagination!

A cute seagull chick outside the window looking for something to eat

Juvenille Seagull. A young herring gull standing outside a window waiting for food

These guys get everywhere... the European herring gull (Larus argentatus) but if you are like me ~ their presence is appreciated... The scientific name is from Latin. Larus refers to gull or other large seabird and argentatus means 'decorated with silver'. If you immerse yourself in the Wild and Wildlife - you remove yourself from the technology heavy 'solid state of here and now' ~ and imbibe in a much different vibration... Being alone in the Wilderness, especially the unknown snowy mountains or anything less familiar, can at times ~ feel lonely & isolated... but "every cloud has - a silver lining" and a visit by any life force is somewhat a lift to your soul. A removal from pressures from social tech, technology and th...

The herring gull, although it gets bad press for being a scavenger - you've gotta admit - they are pretty stunning as an example of natures wonders.