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Great Black-backed Gull

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the great black-backed gull.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about the British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Michaela Strachan presents the great black-backed gull. These gulls are the largest in the world. They are quite common around our coasts and you can see them in summer perched on a crag watching for any signs of danger or potential prey. Although they are scavengers Great Black-Backs will attack and kill other birds.

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Sun 11 Feb 2024 08:58

Great Black-backed gull

Great Black-backed gull
Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Wed 7 Aug 2013 05:58
  • Wed 9 Jul 2014 05:58
  • Sun 13 Jul 2014 08:58
  • Wed 13 Apr 2016 05:58
  • Wed 22 Feb 2017 05:58
  • Mon 27 May 2019 05:58
  • Fri 25 Sep 2020 05:58
  • Fri 1 Jul 2022 05:58
  • Sun 11 Feb 2024 08:58

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