Synopsis

Seagulls are often thought of as rather bothersome birds—loud, cheeky, and forever underfoot in our towns and cities. But perhaps the trouble is that we simply do not know them very well, nor the way they live. Seagull Island offers a delightful peek into the family and community life of the herring gull. Readers will discover what it is like to grow up under constant threat, why ringing gulls is important, and—of course—what their favourite food is. You will also learn why so many young gulls give up the long, risky journey of migration and instead settle down quite happily in our cities. The herring gull, it turns out, is a fascinating neighbour well worth getting to know!