Garbage Gulls

A small flock of about 35 Ring-billed Gulls cruised the Wal-Mart parking lot in Martinsburg this afternoon. I'm disappointed. I thought one of my favorite birds would show a little more class in choosing a fast-food hangout. Personally, I'd like to think that the more discerning among them really had their eyes on the Girl Scout cookies that were being hawked on the sidewalk!

(Note: A modified version of this was posted to the WV-Bird listserv on 03/16/2002.)