Common Gull
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Reservoirs, fields, coast.
Diet: Worms, invertebrates.
Best time to spot: Mew gull; gentle expression.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in British seabirds.
Recent UK sightings
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