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All About Seagulls |
Introduction - FAQ - Pictures - Appearances in the media - Other places of interest
Welcome to our seagull web site, where we try to answer any questions you might have about herring gulls and their close cousins.
Herring gulls are a very common species of bird and can be found in almost any waterfront locale, including the east and west coast of North America, as well as European countries such as England, Sweden, and Greece.
Seagull is actually the common name for a species of birds more formally known as herring gulls (Larus argentatus). Herring gulls mature in about four years, and their coloring changes frequently during the maturation process, from mottled, to gray, to white with gray features. Often thought of as pests, seagulls are actually environmentally friendly birds, as they help keep beaches clean and feed on garbage left by eco-unfriendly humans.
Seagulls have also been featured in the media, most notably, Richard Bach's bestselling book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, about a particular seagull who is ostracized from his flock because he lives to perfect his flying ability. It is a quite enjoyable, multi-faceted book that will give you a new respect for seagulls.
Watch this page in the near future. We're going to be adding a bunch of new information about gulls, including more pictures.