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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Superlative Seabirds of the South West
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust presents ‘Superlative Seabirds of the South West’ from guest speaker RSPB Senior Marine Policy Officer Samuel Wrobel
Blashford Lakes - Winter Wildlife Explorers
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Become a wildlife explorer for the morning and discover amazing species at Blashford Lakes.
Seabird city
The UK's cliffs and coastlines are home to some of the most important seabird colonies in Europe. Grab your binoculars and see guillemots, razorbills, gannets, puffins, kittiwakes, fulmars, shags, and cormorants all cram onto the cliffs after a winter out at sea.
Gull Quiz
Take on our gull and find out how much you know
Gull roosts
In winter, gulls gather in large numbers to roost on lakes and reservoirs. Here are our tips on where to see a gull roost.
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Skomer Island Seabird Monitoring Volunteering
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Join our Skomer team! We have one Seabird Monitoring Volunteer position available - apply by 23:59 28th February.
Common gull
Despite its name, the common gull is not as common as some of our other gulls. It can be spotted breeding at the coast, but is also partial to sports fields, landfill sites and housing estates in…
Celebrating Elke Mackenzie: Explorer, scientist and lichenologist, in honour of LGBTQ+ History Month
Finley Reynolds, Co-Chair of The Wildlife Trusts' Out for Nature network, explores the legacy of Elke Mackenzie—a trailblazing botanist and explorer whose lichenology work shaped natural…
Black-headed gull
The black-headed gull is actually a chocolate-brown headed gull! And for much of the year, it's head even turns white. Look out for it in large, noisy flocks on a variety of habitats.
Wildlife Watch: Explore Sandilands Coastal Nature Reserve
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Wildlife Watch is for young people aged 5 years to 11 years to get out and experience nature. Join the Alford group this month for their visit to Sandilands coastal nature reserve.