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If you have seen a colour-ringed Black-headed Gull which you think might be part of our study, or would like more information, please contact:

bhgni@ymail.com
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Northern Ireland Black-headed Gull Study

The purpose of this blog is to raise awareness of a BoCCI red listed species and to encourage people to report their sightings of colour-ringed birds.

WHY STUDY BLACK-HEADED GULLS?

WHY STUDY BLACK-HEADED GULLS?
Between the mid-1980s and late-1990s, the number of breeding pairs of Black-headed Gulls in Northern Ireland declined rapidly.

Down from 38,000 pairs to 10,000 pairs, the species has suffered a decline of over 74% and consequently is red listed in Ireland and is a priority species in Northern Ireland.

The main objective of this project is to learn more about the species in Northern Ireland, though determining:

(1) Juvenile survival

(2) Adult survival

(3) Dispersal

(4) Long-distance migration

(5) Breeding/winter-site fidelity

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Acknowledgements

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to report sightings of ringed birds, helped during ringing sessions or granted permission to ring on their land; including Causeway Ringing Group, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Castle Espie, RSPB NI, Copeland Bird Observatory, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) North Down Borough Council and the National Trust.

I would also like to thank CEDaR who supported the project financially through the Environmental Recorders' Group grant. RSPB NI also contributed to the project by
purchasing rings for use on Blue Circle Island in 2014/2015, a gesture which is much appreciated.
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