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Larus argentatus
These large gulls are on the RSPB red list due to a 33% decline in breeding pairs during the past 10-15yrs.
Found in inshore waters and off-shore fishing grounds. Concentrated at or near coasts and breeds on cliffs, beaches, moorland and buildings. Clutch of 2-4 eggs incubated by both adults for 30days. The juveniles can fly within 35-40days but don't have the adult colouring of feathers(as photo) till after their first winter
Spotted on May 23, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013
6 Comments
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Lovely photo Mic
I knew it was termed "Silver gull" in Germany but the other information is new to me and very interesting.
Thank you both for that!
Thanks, Lenny, I have the Clements on my to-buy-list, I guess it'll be the next book I buy. ;)
Just for you Ursula ( from Clements)
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Ursula.British birdwatchers are among if not the best in the world.I f any species of Gull turned up in British waters it would be identified in minutes.
Great shot, but the name drives me nuts.
The Larus argentatus is called Silver Gull in Germany and what we call a Herring Gull is Larus fuscus (Lesser Black-backed Gull). So every time I see a Herring Gull on an English language site I'm confused. :D I should stick to one language...