Gull watching sites (1 Viewer)

[James111]

Hi all, does anyone know any good places to watch gulls during the day (i.e. not a roost) near(ish) to York?

I've only recently developed a specific interest in them but no idea where to find any in any numbers!

I was assuming that I'd just go to Rufforth tip, and then discovered that it closed a couple of years ago...

Thanks a lot,
James

 

[Prestdj]

i too would like a answer to this

i enjoy redcar tarn near keighley which is pretty easy as the tarn is small and the best place to view is the car park and the fields can be full of gulls




also ravensthorpe can be good for gulls with good views




i enjoy redcar tarn the most as the gulls can be very close down to a few meters if you bring food

have a look at my gallery for gulls seen here......since october ive seen or found 3 caspian 1 yellow legged 2 hybrids casp x herring 4 ringed black headed gulls all from northern europe and a lbbgull ringed in bowland and spent time in spain


yellow legged gull 3rd cycle



caspian gull 3rd cycle

 

[James111]

Thanks a lot for that, I appreciate the response! Those places look really good. Obviously anything closer to York would be great but I'll probably give those a go at some point if not.

Yeah I'd really like to find my own Caspain / yellow-legged etc..

Nice finds and photos!

 

[Prestdj]

no problems if you find a site near york let me know as my parents are moving to selby

dont hesitate to send me a message if you need any help