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Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight, with fishing line tangled around leg

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight, with fishing line tangled around leg


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Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight, with fishing line tangled around leg

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight, with fishing line tangled around leg, Norfolk, England, February

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Black Backed Caught Damage Damaged Damages Damaging Discarded Environmental Fishing Garbage Gull Gulls Injuries Injury Legs Line Lines Litter Non Breeding North Sea Rubbish Seabird Seabirds Seagull Seagulls Trash Waste Entangled Tangle Tangled Tangles Tangling


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Caught in a Tangle - The Great Black-backed Gull's Fishing Fiasco

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. In this snapshot captured off the coast of Norfolk, England, we witness an unexpected twist in the life of a majestic Great Black-backed Gull. With its non-breeding plumage shimmering against the backdrop of the North Sea, this seabird takes flight, unaware that it carries an unwanted accessory. As fate would have it, a mischievous fishing line has become entangled around our gull's leg. Perhaps mistaking it for a tasty treat or simply falling victim to human carelessness, this unfortunate encounter serves as a reminder of the impact our actions can have on nature. While most birds soar through clear skies and open waters with grace and ease, our feathered friend finds itself navigating both air currents and tangled threads. This aerial acrobat must now contend with an added challenge as it continues its journey along Britain's picturesque coastline. This image serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst the beauty of European nature lies evidence of human interference. As winter blankets East Anglia with chilly winds and crashing waves, let us reflect on how we can better protect these fragile ecosystems from littered rubbish and discarded waste. So next time you cast your gaze upon these magnificent creatures soaring above the Atlantic maritime landscape, spare a thought for their plight – caught between freedom and entanglement – reminding us all to tread lightly on their delicate wingspan.

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