Lesser Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
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A medium to large gull characterized by its dark slate-grey to black back and bright yellow legs. It is a widespread migrant and winter visitor across broad regions.
Where to spot
Breeds in northern and western Europe, extending to Iceland. Winters widely across Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, and occasionally North America. Found on coasts, estuaries, large lakes, and increasingly in agricultural and urban areas.
How to spot
Identify by its dark slate-grey to black upperparts (darker than Herring Gull), bright yellow legs, and yellow bill with a red spot. The extent of black on the wingtips can help distinguish subspecies.
When to spot
Breeding occurs from spring to early summer. Best observed during spring and autumn migration and in winter in its southern range.
Where to spot
Breeds in northern and western Europe, extending to Iceland. Winters widely across Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, and occasionally North America. Found on coasts, estuaries, large lakes, and increasingly in agricultural and urban areas.
How to spot
Identify by its dark slate-grey to black upperparts (darker than Herring Gull), bright yellow legs, and yellow bill with a red spot. The extent of black on the wingtips can help distinguish subspecies.
When to spot
Breeding occurs from spring to early summer. Best observed during spring and autumn migration and in winter in its southern range.
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Lesser Black-backed Gulls are long-distance migrants, with some populations traveling from their breeding grounds in northern Europe to wintering areas as far south as West Africa.
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