Birds of Ireland: Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull [Droimneach mór | Larus marinus]

This gull is around 69-73 centimetres long with a wingspan of 156-160 centimetres. The great black-backed gull is a common breeding species found here — at the coast and on estuaries — all year round. 

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