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Stormmeeuw in de branding

Common Gull

Common Gull

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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.
hemel van de herfst, seagull, geen bedoeling
seagull, stormmeeuw, meeuw
Stormmeeuw in de branding
Stormmeeuw bij het water
hemel van de herfst, seagull, geen bedoeling
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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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Simeon
Simeon
2 months ago
Common Gull
De Cocksdorp, Noord-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+25
Lifer
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Lucio Croes
Lucio Croes
2 months ago
Common Gull
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+13
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Bert
Bert
2 months ago
Common Gull
Schoorl, Noord-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
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Patricia
Patricia
2 months ago
Common Gull
Schoorl, Noord-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+13
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Lucio Croes
Lucio Croes
3 months ago
Common Gull
IJsselmuiden, Overijssel
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+25
Bij dodenherdenking in Kampen
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Patricia
Patricia
4 months ago
Common Gull
Schoorl, Noord-Holland
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+25
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Malu
Malu
4 months ago
Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
+13
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Gerrita
Gerrita
5 months ago
Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
Spotted Common Gull
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