Competitors from 13 countries came together in De Panne, Belgium, to see who could produce the most faithful imitation of a gull sound for the fifth annual European Gull Scream Championship.

Many other gull species do this as well, including our common ring-billed gull. While this experience is, I’m sure, not fun for the clam, it is interesting to watch.

The common gull is about 40-42 centimetres long with a wingspan of 110-120 centimetres. Usually seen here in spring, autumn and winter, common gulls are actually a scarce breeding species here and ...

Although still the quintessential sight and sound of the Irish coast, the herring gull as the bird is correctly known has been placed on the national red list, which means they are of high ...