The European herring gull or simply herring gull is a large gull, up to 66 cm long. It breeds throughout the northern and western coasts of Europe. Some European herring gulls, especially those reside
Two L. a. argenteus individuals on the shore of Coumeenoole Bay, Ireland
Juvenile in first winter plumage
The lesser black-backed gull is a large gull that breeds on the Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Europe. It is migratory, wintering from the British Isles south to West Africa. However, it has increased
Eggs, collection Museum Wiesbaden
Lesser black-backed gull preying upon a feral pigeon
L. f. intermedius in flight, Sweden