Is there any bird happier to be home than a gull? This Laughing Gull is especially excited to be back at the beach after recovering from being hit by a car. In classic gull fashion, he first walked down to the water to take it all in, before flying out to reunite with his flock. Your support makes these second chances possible! Please consider donating to help us care for the shorebirds still to come this season by tapping below or through any of our methods at linktr.ee/skywatchbirds. #FreedomF

The evidence suggested that this second-year Laughing Gull had sustained injuries from a vehicle impact when it arrived at our facility. The loss of flight capability, resulting from wing fractures, poses significant survival challenges for birds, as the inability to fly impedes their capacity to feed effectively. Without appropriate medical intervention, the gull's chances of survival might have been minimal. Fortunately, the bird exhibited a robust appetite, which significantly contributed to

1.8K views · 164 reactions | The Laughing Gull is perfectly named in our opinion; its continuous, raucous "ha-ha-ha" calls are a part of the summer soundtrack along Gulf and Atlantic Coast beaches. Have you observed this species recently? What do you think? Learn more about this gull here: https://abcbirds.org/bird/laughing-gull/ Video: Laughing Gull | American Bird Conservancy | Facebook