Someday, I should take a beach walk with the author of the Beach Chair Scientist blog.  I’m sure she could help me name the different species of seagulls.

In the off season, I see more variety.  For example: the huge “winter gulls”, and appearing recently, the majestic gulls with bright black and white coloring.

These temporary residents are definitely more skittish of humans.  The typical Jersey shore seagull will look you straight in the eye, and almost dare you to step over them.  Oh, and then steal your sandwich 😉