Ring-billed Gull, Mirfield

Whilst unpacking my art into my new flat I realised I had forgotten to unpack and even scan for that matter these sketches from late 2010.

Mick Turton very kindly took me to see the Ring-billed Gull at Sand Lane Gravel Pits, Mifield, West Yorkshire.

After waiting patiently and sifting through the roosting Black-headed Gull(including the odd metal ringed and darvic ringed bird)Mick eventually picked up the gull dropping in to have a preen alongside the other gulls on the ice.

These are some sketches I pieced together from records shots of the bird (generously provided by Mick) and visual memories I had of the bird.

Unfortunately I have really poor circulation in my extremeties and in cold conditions it makes it very difficult indeed to get the dexterity I require to sketch in the field.