19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A gull, perched intently, awaited a tidbit of salmon

Forceful rushing waters of Brooks Falls surrounded a gull, alerted to attention, as it challenged bears and birds fishing for salmon. The gull especially sought to attack eagles that were intent on grabbing salmon as the salmon passed by.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: near King Salmon, AK, Alaska, United States of America
Camera: DMC-FZ70
Copyright: © Marilyn Adelman