Herring Gull
Larus argentatus
Larus argentatus
The herring gull is a large member of the gull family, which can be found all year round on our coasts and inland around refuse sites, reservoirs, lakes (especially during winter) and fields. They are also rather noisy characters.
Adults have white underparts, light grey backs and black tips on their wings. They have pink legs, with webbed feet and large, ever so slightly hooked bills that have a red spot. Younger birds have a mottled brown plumage.
Herring Gulls are omnivorous, which means their diets consist of things like young birds, eggs, fish, small mammals, carrion, offal, fruits and seeds - pretty much anything!
