Canadian Geographic Photo Club - Balancing Act
  

Balancing Act

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by fotogurl350 from Winnipeg CA on 19 May 2026
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Here the male spreads and rhythmically flaps his wings to maintain his balance on top of the female. Because gulls lack external genitalia, the male must slide to the side and waggle his tail to bring their cloacas into direct contact. This brief transfer of sperm lasts roughly 5 to 20 seconds Wham bam thank you ma'am!

  • Camera: Canon EOS R10
  • Focal: 570 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9
tagged: animal bird seagull waterfowl beak booby gulls lari seabird wing feather european_herring_gull wildlife ring-billed_gull

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