Sea gulls

Soaring, diving, squawking birds,
Sea gulls white and gray.
Great fishermen of the sea
Gliding o'er the bay.

Herring Gull

The herring gull's length is from 23 to 26 inches. The egg size is 2.9 inches by 1.9 inches. The bill is yellow with a red spot. Their eyes are yellow. They have gray wings, belly, and mantle with black wing tips and pink legs.
They are found on the beach and near bays, the coast, lakes, and on farmlands. Herring gulls eat small fish, garbage, insects, and berries. They have a hooked bill to grab their food. They also have webbed feet to aid in swimming.


For the Birds | Cardinal | Goldfinch | Gull | Jay | Rhode Island Red | Robin