Herring Gull
The Herring Gull is a large, strong gull, once much seen at garbage dumps. When the open dumps were closed, the population of the Herring Gull decreased, but it remains a common breeding and wintering bird. Breeding is limited to the coastal provinces. Apparently the sea as a feeding area is vital for the Herring Gull.
Scientific name:
Larus argentatus
Presence in western Europe:
Common