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Common Gull

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about the British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Michaela Strachan presents the common gull. In spite of their name Common Gulls aren't as common or widespread as some of our other gulls. Most of the breeding colonies in the UK are in Scotland. In North America their alternative name is Mew gull because of their mewing cat-like cries.

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2 minutes

Last on

Mon 11 Sep 2023 05:58

Common Gull (Larus canus)

Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 Aug 2013 05:58
  • Sun 1 Sep 2013 08:58
  • Mon 18 Aug 2014 05:58
  • Wed 2 Nov 2016 05:58
  • Thu 23 Feb 2017 05:58
  • Wed 13 Mar 2019 05:58
  • Thu 9 Jul 2020 05:58
  • Tue 29 Mar 2022 05:58
  • Mon 11 Sep 2023 05:58

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