Gull Sabine’s (Xema sabini) immature in flight – Arctic, Norway

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Gull Sabine’s (Xema sabini) immature in flight – Arctic, Norway

Note the stream of water from the Gull’s bill.

This Sabine Gull was a rare sighting, seen flying up and down the coast feeding.  It would return to a starting point then skim along using the wind the fly back and start again.

  • Species:Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini)
  • Bird Type:Immature in flight
  • FamilyGulls, Terns and Skimmers (Laridae)
  • Date Taken20220705
  • Location:Wahlberg Island Ardneset N79'19
  • Area:Svalbard
  • Country:Norway
  • Region:All Europe
Photo File Ref: BOE19204ec Gull Sabine's (imm) 1 Wahlberg Island Ardneset N79'19
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