The adventures of Jeffery the Gull

So, what do you think? I spotted this shiny medallion with my new set of binoculars.
There was this muscle guy over on the Park Point beach wearing it.  I knew it would be hard to get it off his neck, so, I waited until he and his girlfriend laid down on their beach towels. It was hot so he took it off and put it in one of his sandals.  I very slowly snuck up behind them.  I don't think he recognized me with my sunglasses on.

At the right moment, a kicked over his drink and in the disturbance, I was able to grab this really cool shiny thing. It was so neat. As I flew a 360 circle around the couple, he threw a sandal at me -- so much fun, I love shiny things and life in Duluth.

Have a great day! - Jeffery the Gull

Jeffery the Gull - Jackpot!

Monday mornings in Canal Park are fantastic during the summer. If you get there before the garbage man does, the trash cans are full and there is plenty of fast food for breakfast.

I really appreciate the city for putting these trash cans in. It is the first place I stop for breakfast.  (DQ Fan Food is the best!)

Life a great! -- Your friend -- Jeff the Gull

The world according to Jeffery the Gull

What a great day yesterday. Lot's of people from around the state came to feed the gulls at Bayfront Park, it was the Taste of Duluth Festival.  Fantastic. There was plenty of food for all, I especially like the caramel corn and hot dogs.

People watching is one of my favorite pastimes, and if you pretend to be limping a bit, they feel sorry for you and throw even more food. I learned that trick from watching my friends.

I also picked up this swell pair of binoculars.  While I have good eyesight, with these, I can spot a dead fish over on Park Point without even leaving my perch.

I just love summer in Duluth, it is so much fun. Yesterday I grabbed someone's parking receipt right out of the machine just for kicks.  They loved it and everyone had a good laugh, especially the kids.

Well, gotta get ready for today. I hope to find a fish sandwich with some spicy Italian tarter sauce.  I should be able to spot them with the help of my new binoculars.

Jeffery!

Jeffery the Gull!

Life according to Jeffery the Gull!

So, I picked up this cool hat over at Bayfront when it blew off a guys head.  Everyone seemed to get a kick out of it.  Hillarious!  I seem to blend in with the crowds now and more people share their snacks than ever before. I'm going to teach my buddies this little disguise trick, it works every time.
Jeffery!

Jeffery the Gull!

Jeff the Gull here!
So, when I was over at the canal this morning, I noticed almost everyone had these boxes around their necks and kept pointing them at each other.  I'm not sure what they do, but, I figured if I picked one up and put it around my neck I could blend in with the crowd and get a bit closer to the food.

If you happened to be over by the canal and lost a camera, most homeowner policies will cover it.  I may play around with it a bit more to see what it does and than drop it back off when I get a chance.


Your friend, Jeff

The World according the Jeff the Gull

Hi Ya All,

Jeffery the Gull here.   So, when I was up at the Duluth Airshow this weekend I saw those cool looking Thunderbird Pilots using these dark glasses.   Since it seemed to attract a lot of girls, I thought I would give it a try.

I found this pair near a dumpster in Canal Park.  One of the lenses is cracked but not a big deal, I don't use them when I'm flying anyway.  If I stand on the break wall and just look cool, I get a lot of attention and more snacks.

I am so smart and good-looking, there should be a movie about me --- call it Top Gun or something.
Jeff

The World according to Jeffery the Gull!

Jeff the Gull!
Ok,  now that Dennis, my assistant, cleaned off the webcam lens, I can see my reflection even better than before.  I always knew I was good looking, but, I have to say, I am better looking than even I could have imagined.   I would guess that the National Audubon Society will be looking me up soon for a few photos.

Don't worry, I won't forget you guys when I am famous!

Jeffery the Gull!

Super Gulls!

Jeffery the Gull here --- I had an awesome experience yesterday. I took a quick flight over the hill to check out the dumpsters at the landfill and on the way, I noticed a strange flock of large gulls at the airport in Duluth.
They were man-eating gulls for sure.  I say them open their mouths and men climbed in and off they went. Incredible.  There were thousands of people clapping and watching -- how strange.
After flying together in a flock, they landed and seemed to spit out the guys, I suppose they tasted like rubber.
The whole thing was way cool and I sure hope they stop back some day.
Here is a picture to prove that the strange birds exist.
Jeffery!

Jeffery the Gull!

Hi folks, Jeffery the Gull here with you.  What a great 5th Fest yesterday.  Lot's of people around enjoying the day.  I and a buddy found a really full dumpster and hung around it all day.   Wonderful food -- watermelon, hot dogs, cookie pieces and best of all -- pizza.

We were stuffing ourselves when a couple guys came with a big white truck and stole our food right out from under us.  Well, I guess they have families to feed too.  No big deal, we spent the rest of the day at Bayfront, just enjoying the music and people watching.

Jeffery the Gull - Comments

Hi folks, Jeffery here with ya!
With some experimenting, I have found that a slight "temporary" modification to some local signs can increase food giving up to 25%.
I have gotta be the smartest gull on the lakes.

Jeffery the Gull!
 

Jeffery the Gull!

From Jeffery the Gull,

So, just my luck, dinner is canceled for today. Well, better to be safe than sorry.  Don't worry about me, I'm going to spruce my feathers up a bit after the rain and finish off an old rotten herring I spotted over on the break wall.

I need to watch my weight anyway -- until tomorrow!

I really am the best-looking gull on the lakes, don't you think!

Jeffery the Gull!

Yahoo! it's the 4th of July!

Hi folks - Jeffery the gull here.

Well, the big day has finally arrived when the humans around here gather in Bayfront Park for a chance buy all kinds of food to feed us gulls.

I invite all my friends from as far away as Two Harbors to join me for supper. Here are some good ways to get the humans to feed us:

1. Fly up from behind small children and scare them a bit -- the popcorn scatters and everyone has a good laugh.
2. Land and walk in front of a person with food squawking as you go.  The person thinks you are starving and always throws you food.
3. Find a person sitting on a bench eating. land directly in front of them and stare directly into their eyes.  They feel guilty and throw you some food.
4. In a coordinated flight pattern, fly close enough to just steal the food out of their hand.  They seem to like it and go and get more.
5. Sit on a railing and wait for someone to take a selfie. They usually put their food down and give you a chance to steal it.
6. If all else fails, a sure thing is to fake a broken wing and drag along the ground a bit.  the people feel sorry and throw you the best of their food.  Ha! what fun.

Just a few tips for my friends.

Have a good 4th and make sure a gull isn't flying overhead, we live up here ya know. Last year I had a close call with a bottle rocket, singed a few feathers.

Jeffery the gull

A note from Jeffery

Hi Folks, Jeffery the Gull here.  My (human) friend Sylvia who lives in Germany, sent Den, the old guy that runs this site for me,  a note the other day.  Here it is.

Hi Den,

it's a funny story about me and the seagulls. I have been living near Hamburg, Germany's biggest port, for more than 50 years now and there are many herring gulls around in this area but I never went wild about them.

This abruptly changed when I discovered your great harbor cams in 2017 - much too late.
I was sitting there in front of my laptop, soaking in one of those fantastic Duluth sunrises and then fate took its course. One of these awesome birds popped in right into my heart.

So that's my gull story and I think you should know...I somehow can't live without them and the ships coming into Duluth anymore.
Jeffery is a perfect name for this handsome guy!

Thanks again for all you do for me.

Sylvia from Germany

Sylvia made this nice collage of me -- aren't I handsome! 

Jeffery the Gull

Good morning, I know you came here to look at the boats and scenery, but, have you noticed how beautuful my feathers are?  I really am rather good looking.

Have a great day!
Jeff

Jeffery the Gull -- Comments

Hay folks, there goes the Vista Fleet -- I love the fresh fish fillets when I can steal a few bits off the upper deck when no one is looking!

Comments from Jeffery The Gull

Hi folks, I'm Jeffery the gull and I'll be your guide today. What you see here is a fleet of boats gathering for an afternoon cruise. 

I love when these boats go out because if I fly over them and act cute, the people will throw me some of their food, and it ain' just popcorn like those cheap people over at the canal.
Well, gotta spruce up a bit and look my best.

Have a good visit to the harborcams.  See ya around.