Mediterranean Gulls only started breeding in the UK 60 years ago and have gradually been expanding their range northwards. It seems like only a few years ago that they were still rare in Cheshire but now they're firmly established as a scarce breeder.
The wet pastures around the village attract good numbers of gulls during spring and autumn and since we moved here in 2016 Mediterranean Gulls have bee nan annual occurrence among the throngs of Black-headed Gulls. Even so this year has been exceptional with at least three different birds seen feeding on earthworms. I know theres at least three as one has a red darvic, one a white darvic and one is unringed! All three are adults and unfortunately I've not been able to read the engravings pn the rings. A shame as I doubt they'll have been ringed in Cheshire!
Below is a short video of one of the birds followed by a couple of still photos of the red and white darvic ringed birds.
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| Red darvic ringed Med Gull |
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| White darvic ringed Med Gull |
Below is another short video of the unringed bird:
As far as bird days go this year has been the best I've had since we moved here with seven days when I've seen Mediterranean Gull from the comfort of the house!
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