Young Wings.
 
A juvenile black-backed gull cruises along the shore of the Waitangi Lagoon on an autumn afternoon. This juvenile colouring will last until the bird reaches four years old, when it will take on the white front and black back that gives this species its name. Photo details: Canon 350D, ISO 400, 1/640th second exposure with a Canon EF 135mm lens @ f-5.

Image taken April 27th 2008