Did you know that there is more than one type of ‘seagull’? In fact, there are around 50 species worldwide and six types which commonly breed in the UK! Perhaps you have that noticed that not all of them are seen by the sea?
Gulls aren’t exclusively found on our promenades; they’re now a firm feature of our towns, cities, and countryside. Previously a coast nesting bird, Herring Gulls began swapping cliffside ledges for urban rooftops in the 1920s, and so the strained relationship between people and gulls began. Highly defensive of their nests and young, this admirable parenting style has been mistaken by the media for year-round hostility. They’re committed partners too – their pair bonds are often lifelong.
