Herring Gull Captures Conch!

I saw a Herring Gull circling overhead with something in his mouth that didn't look much like a clam shell.


I realized it was a little conch seconds before the gull dropped it on the beach to break open the shell.


The gull dropped down nearby, looking pleased as punch with himself.


He then proceeded to unceremoniously tear that little animal out of it's shell . . .


. . . and eat it up!