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 05/17/2005 08:35:50 PM · #1
I took this shot of a seagull, do seagulls tuck there legs like flamingos, or have I found a one legged seagull?
05/17/2005 08:37:40 PM · #2
they tuck their legs up. I believe all birds do that.
 05/17/2005 08:37:44 PM · #3
They tuck their legs.
 05/17/2005 08:37:53 PM · #4
I've occassionally seen seagulls stick their legs up....but most of the time it's because they're short one limb.

Of course, this is coming from a girl who lives in Illinois....so some coastal person might have a better answer.
 05/17/2005 08:38:46 PM · #5
Thanks guys, just needed a reality check - its amazing what questions you can come up with when your on the road in a hotel and had a few beers...cheers.

Message edited by author 2005-05-17 20:39:03.
 05/17/2005 08:40:00 PM · #6
wonderful shot... yes they tuck them in i guess i een hae a photo of a pigeon that has one leg tucked in.
 05/17/2005 08:41:12 PM · #7
I live in Florida. I've seen them tuck their legs many times. Have found myself feeling sorry for the poor creature, only to have it produce the second leg and chase after something to eat.
 05/17/2005 08:44:18 PM · #8
Originally posted by bobdaveant:
I took this shot of a seagull, do seagulls tuck there legs like flamingos, or have I found a one legged seagull?


Your photoshop skills are most remarkable :P
 05/17/2005 08:48:47 PM · #9
Originally posted by faidoi:
Originally posted by bobdaveant:
I took this shot of a seagull, do seagulls tuck there legs like flamingos, or have I found a one legged seagull?


Your photoshop skills are most remarkable :P


not much photoshop done here..
 05/17/2005 08:56:04 PM · #10
my parrot, when he sleeps on his perch, sleeps balanced on one leg. Other days, he sleeps in his 'happy hut' and sleeps sitting down-ish.
 05/17/2005 09:00:48 PM · #11
Originally posted by bobdaveant:
I took this shot of a seagull, do seagulls tuck there legs like flamingos, or have I found a one legged seagull?


Since you are in Ohio I can only assume you aren't near a sea so I think this is probably not a sea gull but the less popular bay gull...get it bagel ha ha...ok sorry, I'm leaving now. btw yes most birds can and will stand on one leg.
 05/17/2005 09:17:44 PM · #12
Birds do that to preserve body heat.

Well most do anyway:
05/17/2005 09:29:26 PM · #13
I know the Great Grey Owls when they were about would usually grab hold of tree limbs with just one leg!
05/17/2005 09:29:58 PM · #14
For what it's worth, there's a very high percentage of one-legged seagulls. They get attacked by fish, and lose a leg. We see it all the time on the fishing boats. That said, yes, it's tru they'll also stand on one leg a lot. As Brad said, it's to preserve body heat: the legs don't have any insulation. They stand one-legged more when it's cold than when it's warm.

Robt.
 05/17/2005 09:36:01 PM · #15
Originally posted by bear_music:
For what it's worth, there's a very high percentage of one-legged seagulls. They get attacked by fish, and lose a leg. We see it all the time on the fishing boats. That said, yes, it's tru they'll also stand on one leg a lot. As Brad said, it's to preserve body heat: the legs don't have any insulation. They stand one-legged more when it's cold than when it's warm.

Robt.


It was definetly a cold spring morning in Cleveland when I took this shot, then again Cleveland doesnt have too many warm days.
05/17/2005 09:59:24 PM · #16
Originally posted by bear_music:
For what it's worth, there's a very high percentage of one-legged seagulls. They get attacked by fish, and lose a leg. We see it all the time on the fishing boats.
Robt.


I also have seen that on repeated occasions. What is really sad to see is when they lose both legs and have to manoeuvre around in those tiny wheelchairs. It is heartbreaking to see them trying so valiantly to go up the icy slopes during those cold, cold Canadian winters. Almost brings me to tears just thinking about it....hehehehehee

Ray

Message edited by author 2005-05-17 21:59:42.
 05/17/2005 10:00:27 PM · #17
Oh you're nice Ray!! (Giggle)
 05/17/2005 10:08:52 PM · #18
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Almost brings me to tears just thinking about it....

Made my face hurt !
05/17/2005 10:21:29 PM · #19
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by bear_music:
For what it's worth, there's a very high percentage of one-legged seagulls. They get attacked by fish, and lose a leg. We see it all the time on the fishing boats.
Robt.


I also have seen that on repeated occasions. What is really sad to see is when they lose both legs and have to manoeuvre around in those tiny wheelchairs. It is heartbreaking to see them trying so valiantly to go up the icy slopes during those cold, cold Canadian winters. Almost brings me to tears just thinking about it....hehehehehee

Ray


That's why they have WINGS, dude. jejeje� You must be thinking of karma, poor karma...

R.
 05/17/2005 10:32:00 PM · #20
If you saw it hop around on one leg, then it has only one leg.

If you see one flying with one leg sticking out, then it only has one leg.

If it is just sitting there, then you can't be sure, so wait to see if it does one of the above.

Message edited by author 2005-05-17 22:32:49.
 05/17/2005 10:42:45 PM · #21
Originally posted by bear_music:

That's why they have WINGS, dude. jejeje� You must be thinking of karma, poor karma...

R.


I do feel for Karma... poor thing. But you might consider getting her one of those seagulls as a companion. They can fly I know, but only if they throw themselves off of a pier or a building.... otherwise their wingtips get all frayed from the pounding on the ground when they first try to take off, and often ... sadly... the loss of feathers that ensues...makes their flight ever so erratic ...that they are prone to crashing into the sides of buildings and the like. (hehehehehehe)

Ray
 05/17/2005 10:45:43 PM · #22
Now picture milk spewing forth from 2 nostrils.

Thanks!
 05/17/2005 10:49:50 PM · #23
Feeling ganged up on here... snif... Ray, when exactly did you say you were coming?

Robt.
 05/17/2005 10:55:45 PM · #24
Originally posted by hsteg:
my parrot, when he sleeps on his perch, sleeps balanced on one leg. Other days, he sleeps in his 'happy hut' and sleeps sitting down-ish.


What the heck is a Happy hut??? That sounds fun. :-)
 05/17/2005 10:58:16 PM · #25
Originally posted by bear_music:
Feeling ganged up on here... snif... Ray, when exactly did you say you were coming?

Robt.


July 25th.... Hmmmmmmmm should I sleep with one eye open??? hehehehe.

I have a wagon I could bring for Karma.....a good one too.... its a Radio Flyer.... We could build a sidecar for the seagull.

Ray
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