Seagull on Cliff

Although they're usually found around the coast, many gulls also live inland for at least part of the year. They often roost in flocks. You might see them in grassy areas like public parks, sports fields, farmland as well as landfill sites where they look for food.

There are three species of gulls in particular that have adapted well to nesting in urban areas, and will often build their nests on roofs - herring gulls, great black-backed gulls and lesser black-backed gulls. Urban areas are often preferred by gulls because there are fewer predators and a constant supply of food.