Author: Jim Gain
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
The Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) is a large gull that breeds along the Atlantic coasts of Europe.
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Great Black-backed Gull
The Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) is the largest gull in the world.
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Herring Gull (Western European)
Herring gulls are fairly large gulls whose heads and underparts are white, pink legs and they have light gray backs.
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Black-headed Gull
The Black-headed Gull is one of the most abundant species in much of Europe, Asia, and eastern Canada.
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Common Redshank
Western Europe Birds & Birding (#15/52): From the Highland Willow Scrub of Scotland to the Aegean Islands in the Sea of Crete, Western Europe is home to over 800 resident, migratory and vagrant birds. From songbirds to gamebirds and from waterfowl to raptors, you can find birds virtually in every…
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Black-tailed Godwit
BLACK-TAILED GODWIT The Black-tailed Godwit, scientifically known as Limosa limosa, is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird.
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Northern Lapwing
The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is a wading bird commonly found across temperate Eurasia.
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Eurasian Oystercatcher
EURASIAN OYSTERCATCHER Eurasian Oystercatchers are medium to large-sized waders, with a robust body, long legs and a stout, slightly down-curved orange-red bill.
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Pied Avocet
PIED AVOCET The Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is an elegant wader bird with distinctive features.
Reflections of the Natural World 