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, , : About Birds Birding Trips Blogging Conservation Destinations Inspiration Reviews Contact Reviews Gulls of Europe , North Africa , and the Middle East : An Identification Guide January 26, 2023 by Dragan No Comments I see myself as an old school birder , which means that I do remember the times when good bird photos were rare and far in between , and the times when bird paintings were getting ever more impressive . Yes , I do prefer paintings , among other reasons , for the sheer aesthetic pleasure of enjoying a particular artistâ s style . Yet , there is one group of birds where even I prefer photographs : . gulls In field guides Iâ ve seen many beautiful gull paintings , where I couldnâ t help asking myself : however alluring they may be , is the JIZZ just right Or slightly off