Common gull in flight, photographed somewhere between Lakselv and Smørfjord in Porsanger.

Here we saw plenty of breeding platforms made for the gulls along the coastline, most of which were in use, and this individual was on their way back to one of these platforms.

In a time where gulls are in decline, it's nice to come across places where people have put effort into helping their local gulls, rather than chasing them away.

Adult common gull spotted somewhere on the border of Nordland and Troms in northern Norway, during summer 2023.

This adult was resting in the grass on a parking lot next to a small harbor, keeping an eye on its two chicks that were paddling in the water.

Common gull chick photographed by a lake in Nordland, during early August in 2023, while we were driving up to Finnmark.

We slept in our van on a parking lot next to this lake, and had breakfast on nearby picnic benches, when we suddenly noticed this young gull between the grass close to us. The parents were following along from the top of a nearby street light.

Aren't gull chicks incredibly cute?