European Herring Gull in adult summer plumage. This gull is on the 'red list' for the highest conservation priority, the species needing urgent help.

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It is not widely appreciated by the public that the European Herring Gull is on the conservation 'Red List'. People regularly allow their dogs to chase them on the beaches and sea fronts. I takes 3-4 seasons for the gull to become an adult. Britain's populaton boosted in winter from European visitors.

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Size: 3695px × 2996px
Location: Worthing, UK, English Channel
Photo credit: © John Woodhouse / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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