Black-tailed gull

ウミネコ

1 sighting

Black-tailed gull

Their Japanese name is quite cute as it translates to “sea cats”. At first glance they look quite similar to the Silver gulls I saw growing up in Australia, but they are a different species.

June 7, 2026 Jogasaki Coast, Izu
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Skimming the waves. You can see the black tips on their tails.