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Herring Gull
Larus argentatus argenteus

The Herring Gull is a familiar sight to most people and they can be very approachable if they think you have food. The first four are adult gulls in their summer plumage.
 

Herring Gull  Herring Gull

Herring Gull  Herring Gull

The next two are winter adults.
 

Herring Gull  Herring Gull

The next two are 1st winter and 1st summer, respectively.
 

Herring Gull  Herring Gull

The next two are 2nd winter and 2nd summer, respectively.
 

Herring Gull  Herring Gull

The last two are a 3rd winter and 3rd summer.
 

Herring Gull  Herring Gull

1: Rothesay-Wemys Bay ferry, 05/06/2005.
2: Exmouth, 29/07/2005.
3: Westward Ho!, Devon, 10/03/2007.
4: Ilfracombe, Devon, 11/03/2007.
5: West Bay, Dorset, 20/01/2007.
6: River Exe, Exeter, 13/01/2007.
7: Radipole Lake RSPB, 26/01/2006.
8: Dawlish Warren, 19/06/2006.
9: River Exe, Exeter, 01/12/2006.
10: Chard Reservoir, 26/04/2006.
11: River Exe, Exeter, 13/01/2007.
12: Dawlish Warren, 19/06/2006.