The recent post of the lesser black-backed gull (Larus fuscus) reminded me of a photograph I took last year of this species. It was unusual because in the frame there was also a raven (Corvus corax). The two birds were scavenging for morsels of food that people had dropped at a Forestry England visitor centre in the Forest of Dean. Whilst they were strutting about in search of delicacies they were clearly keeping a very close eye on each other. As I watched them I was reminded of two wild west gunfighters, each acutely aware of the other, but pretending otherwise.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Nikon P900
