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Herring gull

A silvery grey and white, large, noisy gull, well known for its loud calls.  These gulls eat a varied diet which includes many of the fish, shrimps and crabs found in the sea on and around the wind turbines. Herring gulls usually nest in colonies on sea cliffs or in dunes.