Bird expert Kenn Kaufman had no trouble identifying the animal, a type of gull (there are some 50 species of gull). "The bird is an adult Herring Gull, and it's an impressive species -- smart ...

These sassy seabirds are beautiful sight on the Alabama coast, but don’t get too close. Updated: ... as well as the 12 other bird species that nest on the beaches in the state.

As the smallest bird in the tern family, it’s about the size of a robin, with longer wings. But don’t be fooled by their size or beauty: least terns are feisty.