Gulls
Family - Laridae
Appearance
- There are several species of gull and only a small number are recognised as being pest birds — Greater black–backed gull, the Lesser black–backed gull and the Herring gull.
- Identification of gulls can be difficult due to seasonal variations in their plumage.
Lifecycle
- 1 brood per year, with 3 eggs in each clutch.
- 25 day incubation period.
- Young birds spend 35 – 42 days in the nest.
Habits
- Feed away from their roosting sites; omnivorous.
- Nests on cliffs and buildings.
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