IN many bird colonies there is a surplus of adult birds in or about the colony which fail to breed 1,2. In several species, the failure to breed can be attributed to the inability to obtain a ...

Known for its distinctive chocolate-brown hood during breeding season, this coastal character transforms beaches and lakes into lively gathering spots. The Black-headed Gull exhibits a striking ...

The unforgiving climate of the UK might seem too prohibitive for these warmth-seeking amphibians, but alongside the handful of native residents, one surprising visitor has managed to thrive here - the ...

Hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are considered the most important transmitters of pathogens in the temperate zone that covers most of Europe. In the era of climate change tick-borne diseases are ...

In this study, we analyzed 20 black-tailed gulls (Larus crassirostris) nesting in the center of a colony within a protected area (Central Group, CG) and five gulls on the periphery outside the ...

A coastal powerhouse with distinctive yellow legs, this gull rules shorelines and harbours across Europe and beyond. The Yellow-legged Gull is a large, robust seabird with a distinctive white head and ...