Gulls

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.