Latin name
Rissa tridactyla
Family
Gulls (Laridae)
Where to see them
A strictly coastal gull. In the breeding season, look for it at seabird colonies around the UK. In late summer and autumn it can be seen flying past offshore, or collecting at roosts. It spends the winter months out at sea.
When to see them
The best time to see them is on the breeding grounds in spring and summer - they arrive back at the colonies from February, staying until August. Passage birds can be commonly seen offshore from August to October.
What they eat
Fish, shrimps and worms.
Population
| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* | | - | 379,892 pairs | - | - |