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Gulls: do you love them or loathe them?
The urban gull. People either love them or loathe them. Perhaps you like feeding them. Or maybe you get annoyed when they swoop down and steal your chips. If you’re woken up by noisy gulls, it may seem like they … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, gulls, NatureScot, wildlife management
Tagged birds, gulls, herring gulls, NatureScot
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Gulls: a balancing act
It may not seem like it when gulls are swooping down trying to steal your chips, but the number of many species of gulls has plummeted. In fact, herring gulls and kittiwakes are on the red list of conservation concern … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Birds, gulls
Tagged conservation, gulls, herring gull, herring gulls, licensing, wildlife management
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Seagulls and seafish
Like them or loathe them, seagulls are a key part of our nature in Scotland. Many have made their home in our towns and cities and as opportunistic scavengers they can eke out a living thanks (largely) to us. But, … Continue reading
Posted in Birds
Tagged Canna, herring gulls, Scottish Natural Heritage, trends and indicators
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