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The European herring gull is a large gull, up to 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.

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Ant Marriott
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By Ant Marriott

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Uploaded May 3, 2015. Captured May 4, 2013 02:47 in South Stack Road, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey LL65 1YH, UK.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO100
  • 267mm