They were too far away for me to really see what this pair of Laughing Gulls was doing, but from the intense pursuit food seemed the likely inspiration.
![Laughing Gulls, One With Food](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220914-5P3A8298-Edit-1024x576.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
They put on quite an acrobatic show.
![Laughing Gulls, One With Food](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220914-5P3A8305-Edit-1024x576.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
Flying upside down, and hanging onto the fish…
![Laughing Gulls, One With Food](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220914-5P3A8306-Edit-1024x576.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
They kept on moving, beyond where I could photograph them. I’m not sure either one got a meal out of their adventure.
![Laughing Gulls, One With Food](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220914-5P3A8308-Edit-1024x576.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 14, 2022