Reflections of the Natural World

The Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a large, heavy seabird with a long neck and tail, short legs, and broad wings. Read more

The Northern Gannet’s elegance, fishing prowess, widespread distribution, and favorable conservation status make it a remarkable avian species of the North Atlantic seascape. Read more

The Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) is a large gull that breeds along the Atlantic coasts of Europe. Read more

The Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) is the largest gull in the world. Read more

Herring gulls are fairly large gulls whose heads and underparts are white, pink legs and they have light gray backs. Read more

The Black-headed Gull is one of the most abundant species in much of Europe, Asia, and eastern Canada. Read more