Birds of Ireland: Great Black-backed Gull

This is the largest Irish gull and has a wing span of up to 160 centimetres

Great Black-backed Gull chicks at Great Saltee Island, off Kilmore Quay, Wexford.

Great Black-backed Gull [Droimneach mór | Larus marinus]

This gull is around 69-73 centimetres long with a wingspan of 156-160 centimetres. The great black-backed gull is a common breeding species found here — at the coast and on estuaries — all year round.