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Sea gull ID
They’re everywhere - calling, stealing your chips, making a mess – but what do you really know about our sea gulls?
For example, did you know there are eleven different species of sea gull that we commonly see in the UK?
Michaela Strachan shares her top tips for ID-ing three of the most common species.
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