Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Black-headed gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull. A medium sized gull recognisable by its dark brown head. Occurs in large flocks throughout the year. In Redmire, it inhabits farmland and moorland water.


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Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull
Gull in flight
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Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull
Gulls on rock edge
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Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull
Black-headed gull
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Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull
Gulls and Lapwing

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull. Gull in flight. Redmire Quarry. April.


Slide 2: Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull. Group of gulls. Redmire Quarry. April.


Slide 3: Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull. Redmire Quarry. April.


Slide 4: Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed gull. Gulls in flight with Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus. Redmire Quarry. April.