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Stormmeeuw in de branding

Common Gull

Common Gull

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11 hours ago door Bob
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A medium-sized, elegant gull with a relatively small bill and a "gentle" appearance, giving rise to its North American common name, Mew Gull. It's a widespread coastal and inland species.
Where to spot
Widespread across northern Eurasia and North America. Breeds on coasts and islands, also inland near freshwater. Winters along coasts, large lakes, and agricultural fields further south.
How to spot
Identify by its medium size, relatively small, unpatterned yellow-green bill, and generally pale grey upperparts. Look for distinct white spots (mirrors) on the black wingtips. Its call is typically higher-pitched and more "mewing" than other large gulls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in many parts of its range, with peak numbers in winter along coastal areas. Breeding occurs from spring to early summer.
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Stormmeeuw in de branding
Stormmeeuw bij het water
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Stormmeeuw in de branding
Stormmeeuw bij het water
The Common Gull is known for its relatively gentle and "mewing" call, which is softer than many larger gulls and contributes to its North American name, "Mew Gull."
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Bob
11 hours ago
Common Gull
Mijdrecht, Utrecht
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+35
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Remi
Remi
1 day ago
Common Gull
De Cocksdorp, Noord-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+35
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Joke Hindriks
1 day ago
Common Gull
De Cocksdorp, Noord-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+0
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Joke Hindriks
1 day ago
Common Gull
De Cocksdorp, Noord-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+35
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Didier Tyssens
Didier Tyssens
1 day ago
Common Gull
Schaffen, Vlaams-Brabant
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+55
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Joke Kuy
2 days ago
Common Gull
Apeldoorn, Gelderland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+35
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Simeon
Simeon
2 days ago
Common Gull
Veenendaal, Utrecht
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+10
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Mateo Vande Cappelle
Mateo Vande Cappelle
4 days ago
Common Gull
Brugge, West-Vlaanderen
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+35
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