Herring Gull

Herring Gulls are Uncommon in Western Washington from September-March.

Habitat

In winter, they are more strongly associated with salt water or open fresh water and are locally distributed inland.

Behavior

An opportunistic species, the Herring Gull forages while walking, swimming, and flying. It may steal food from other birds, and will drop shellfish from high in the air onto rocks or pavement to break the shells.