"Dave Cornwell" wrote in message
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On 08/06/2016 12:08, Anne B wrote:
This past week a flock of 40+ seagulls have taken residence
in the paddock next to my house. In previous years I have
seen the odd one but this many? Is this special? Why are
they here, the coast is circa 9 miles away? Will

What colour are their legs? They might be Common Gulls, which
commonly nest inland on moorland, but are increasingly
colonising urban areas, including this street, where they
have become a nuisance.
Anne

I'm not that observant Anne but I think they were whitey
yellowish. The birds look very white in flight. They do seem
smaller than some of the monsters you get in Torquay (the ones
who steal fish and chips and frighten children).
Will

Whitey yellowish legs and smaller than the fish-stealing
monsters does sound like Common Gull.

Anne


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Most likely Black Headed gulls now Will has spotted the black heads ;-)
These are actually much more common than Common Gulls, at least in the
South.
Dave

They *are* common gulls Dave, just had yet another close look whilst they
were feeding. First a vulture, now a less common gull, what next? :-) I did
see a buzzard circling right over my house too a few days ago, probably
after rabbits which are increasing unfortunately. There are ring ouzels
around too I'm told by keen spotters. Thanks again for advice.

Will
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