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Little gulls bred for the first time in UK

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by kiang, 6 Jul 2016.

  1. kiang

    kiang Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Chicks of the world's smallest species of gull have hatched for the first time in Britain at a bird reserve in Aberdeenshire.
    The hatching of two little gulls happened at RSPB Scotland's Loch Strathbeg site near Fraserburgh.
    The conservation charity said it was the first time the species had been recorded raising young in Britain.

    Little gull chicks make history at Aberdeenshire reserve - BBC News