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European Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

Description:

The European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) is a large gull (up to 26 inches or 66 cm long). One of the best known of all gulls along the shores of western Europe, it was once abundant. It breeds across Northern Europe, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic states. Some European Herring Gulls, especially those resident in colder areas, migrate further south in winter, but many are permanent residents, e.g. in the British Isles, Iceland, or on the North Sea shores. European Herring Gulls are also abundant around inland rubbish dumps, and some have even adapted to life in inland cities.

Habitat:

On the Beach of Terschelling, Netherland.

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Brinschk
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Brinschk

Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands

Spotted on Apr 30, 2013
Submitted on Apr 30, 2013

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