Herds of birds, or is that gaggles of geese and gulls?

A recent walk on White Rock beach revealed herds of birds. At least that's what this gaggle of geese resembles as they graze, unconcerned by passers-by on the beach promenade.

The gulls below are huddled together on the railroad tracks. They look for all the world like chilly passengers in overcoats, waiting for a train.

Wild birds, yes. But these urban birds have an aura of domesticity about them too.