Thousands of seagulls were captured flying into a nameless islet in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq for the spring spawning season. /VCG Photo

Every spring, the small islet welcomes different species of seagulls who come to hatch eggs and raise their offspring. /VCG Photo

The gulls’ fledglings are fed, brooded and guarded by their parents throughout the spawning season, which usually lasts around five months. /VCG Photo

Skimming over the water, the droves of seagulls create a mesmerizing scene for visiting tourists. /VCG Photo