Seagull photobombs Google Street View camera car as it takes pictures of seaside town

The Essex bird's close-up flapping was captured by the Google camera car as it took pictures on the streets of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

A seagull photobombs Google in this remarkable image from its Street View service.

It was caught flapping on camera as the Google car mapped outs streets across the country.

The bird can be seen flapping his wings just above the vehicle's camera as it passed a McDonald's restaurant in Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex,

The picture was spotted by Gary Ashby, 32, of Clacton.

"It's hilarious," he said. "It's the best photobomb ever.

"I was just browsing Google Street View and came across the seagull.

"They have a thing for me as they keep chasing me on my walks along the seafront."

The latest seagull photobomb to occur in the resort town comes after amateur photographer David Black's shot of the Red Arrows at Clacton Airshow in August was invaded by another high-flyer.