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Caspian Gull
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Reservoirs, rubbish dumps.
Diet: Scavenger.
Best time to spot: Long-legged; pale eye.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in British seabirds.
How rare is it?
The Caspian Gull sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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