Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)
- HABITAT - Herring Gulls will nest in a variety of sites, but always near a body of water and usually in colonies. On offshore islands, they frequently occupy flat ground. On the mainland, however, they tend to nest on cliffs. Herring Gulls are a widespread species with a breeding range that includes every province and territory in Canada. Their main nonbreeding range includes the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the southern United States, the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. In the lower Great Lakes area, the species can be found year-round.
- DIET - The diet of the Herring Gull varies with location and season. It generally includes fish, crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins, marine worms, birds, eggs, insects and carrion.
- FACTS - Herring Gull is a scavenger and is very useful for keeping the beaches and the surrounding environment clean.
