Riding the winds

I am still suffering from my cold, but decided at lunchtime a bit of fresh air was in order, so I took Rosie for a quick drive to Sompting and on to Steyning via the downs road over Tich hill. 
We stopped very briefly at the top to watch some Black-headed gulls (in winter plumage) flying in the wind, it was fascinating to watch them struggle against the wind, turn and soar back to where they stared, almost like they were on some kind of fairground ride!
So today's offering is one such gull, manfully flying against the wind....
 I do like the muted winter colours, but didn't have much chance to admire them, as it started pouring with rain and it has only just stopped now!!