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Great photo! Not easy getting close to these suckers, they're pretty keen on knowing when you're looking at them.
It's possible if you're on a beach where fishermen give them treats! I think I've gotten as close as 6 ft.
In PA it's hard to get within 50m of them before they boogie.
sometimes the ones near me that nest by trails are pretty tolerant. though, i was also at 500mm.