Mediterranean Gull (L. melanocephalus)

(last update: June 11, 2012 )

Locations & hot spots to watch colour-ringed Med Gulls.

Le Portel & Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas de Calais, NW France - late summer hot spot.

Babin island, Ukraine - craddle for the entire European population of Med Gulls.

Cambrils, Spain - main winter location on the Mediterranean coast.

NovaVila de Mil Fontes, Portugal - main winter location on the Atlantic coast.

Cochil-le-Temple, Pas de Calais, NW France - recent colony in NW France.

Zandvlietsluis, Ooltgensplaat & Slijkplaat - recently developed colonies in Belgium & the Netherlands.