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European herring gull

Larus argentatus

Photo by AdamBT
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Field Notes

Description:

A very battle-scarred adult European herring gull which has been fighting with rivals for territory during the breeding season.

Habitat:

Garden.

Reference Links:

The RSPB: Herring gull

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Comments (9)
AdamBT
Thanks for the comments everyone!
Josh Asel
Wow yeah, never knew. nice series
HemaShah
Coots are equally violent. They go for each others feet.
EmilyMarino
Whoa! I'm speechless! Great series, I never realized these guys got so violent!

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PublishedMay 2, 2013

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