Herring Gull

 The Herring Gull

By: Nathaniel Espaillat

 

       The Large Argentatus, Herring Gull, can be spotted mostly around coastal areas. The Latin version of Herring Gull which is Large Argentatus means "Large Silvery Bird." Herring Gulls live and will breed in coastal areas. They do migrate but Herring Gulls that arent breeding and the ones that are older tend to stay in colder areas, while the younger and the ones that are breeding migrate toward the warm areas. When Herring Gulls mate they usually do it around March and April and will lay their eggs in May. When they lay their eggs they will go to cliffs that are well hidden from their predators. They will also make their nest around supportive rocks so if its windy the windy wont blow the nest away. They tend to eat Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks,  Marine Worms, and Sea Urchins. Since they stay at docks or board walks if they see food they will soar like a raptor get those little scraps of food. Herring Gulls are surprisingly counted as an endangered species, and their status is least concerning.