Great Black-backed Gull
Larus marinus
Linnaeus, 1758
Least Concern
A
British & Irish Rarity Status: Common
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Great Black-backed Gull - Britain © Scott Usher
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Great Black-backed Gull - Britain © Mark Woodhead
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Great Black-backed Gull - Britain © Martin Webb
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Great Black-backed Gull - Lancashire © Tom Charles
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Great Black-backed Gull - Lancashire © Sue Tranter
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Great Black-backed Gull - Norfolk © Peter Simpson
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