The Herring Gull will scavenge but they are opportunists that will predate anything the think they can overpower. Here one attacks a Kittiwake chick

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The Herring Gull will scavenge but they are opportunists that will predate anything the think they can overpower. Here one attacks a Kittiwake chick that left its nest too soon,

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Size: 5200px × 3296px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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