Breeding gulls of Gwent

Great black-backed gull, Brynmawr



Lesser black-backed gull, Brynmawr

Lesser black-backed gull adult and young, Cwmbran

Herring gull adult and young, Cwmbran

Lesser black-backed gulls, Uskside, Newport



Lesser black-backed gull and young, Uskside, Newport

Lesser black-backed and herring gulls are widespread breeding birds throughout Gwent, however  I've been unable to find any documented evidence of inland breeding great black-backed gulls. The pair pictured on the roof of the industrial unit adjacent to ASDA supermarket Brynmawr have been present for up to six weeks. Although I've yet to locate a nest or recently fledged young its odds on these birds are breeding.