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 A common sight around Scottish fishing boats, the largest colony on NTS property is on Murray’s Isles in the Solway.
Food: Predator, scavenger and pirate taking almost anything.
Nest Site: Rocky coasts, salt marshes, fields, rocky islands, islets and a variety of buildings. Mound of vegetation with cup lined with finer material.
Breeding: Mid April to mid June where 3 eggs are laid.
Wintering: resident or dispersive to a varying degree.
Distribution: UK, southern Ireland, southern Europe, Faeroes, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.
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