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Gulls - The Black-headed Gull

First seen on Friday 14th February 2020 at Gibside

The Black-headed Gull can sometimes be seen flying overhead, or more likely gathering in the fields foraging. They are called black-headed gulls, as they have characteristic black heads, but only in the summer. In the winter, their colouring is much more subdued, with just a black spot behind the eye. This one is just starting to get its black head back again, in patches at the moment (it's spring).