Herring gull
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
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The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
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Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
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This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.