Incredible! Gull can fly for YEARS without landing!

Gulls are among the most amazing creatures on Earth. These seabirds are able to fly for incredible distances without landing, sometimes travelling for years at a time!

Gulls spend the majority of their life flying. They use a variety of flying techniques, including gliding and soaring, to cover vast distances with little effort. Gulls can often be seen coasting along in the wind, using thermal updrafts to keep them airborne.

In order to fly for long distances without rest, gulls must consume a lot of food. Their diet consists mainly of fish, but they will also eat other small animals and insects. Gulls have specially adapted digestive systems that allow them to digest food quickly and efficiently while in the air.

The longest recorded flight by a gull was undertaken by a Larusdomesticus argenteus gull. This bird travelled from Austria to Tunisia – a journey of over 7,200 miles!

Gull spotted in new country - migration mystery solved!

In a stunning discovery, a gull has been sighted in a new country, solving one of the greatest mysteries of bird migration.

The gull, a herring gull (Larus argentatus), was photographed by a nature photographer in the Netherlands, some 1,600 kilometers from its typical range in the United Kingdom.

The discovery raises many questions about how the bird made the journey, what route it took and why it decided to cross the North Sea.

"It's an amazing discovery," said ornithologist David Howarth of the University of East Anglia in Norwich, U.K. "The fact that this bird has managed to make such a long-distance journey is incredible."

Herring gulls are relatively common coastal birds found throughout northern Europe and North America. They are omnivorous, feeding on fish, marine invertebrates, eggs and young birds. They typically migrate south in the autumn, but sometimes they stay north during the winter if food is plentiful.

Exactly how this particular bird made its epic journey is still a mystery. It's possible that it flew nonstop across the North Sea, or that it made short hops along coasts and offshore islands before crossing the Channel into the Netherlands.

Whatever route it took, the discovery raises hopes that other long-distance migrants might also be found in new countries far from their normal ranges.

Gulls are smarter than we thought - new study reveals surprising intelligence

Gulls are often dismissed as being unintelligent creatures, but a new study has shown that they are far more intelligent than we thought.

The study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Copenhagen, found that gulls are able to plan for the future and make strategic decisions.

For the study, the researchers trained a group of gulls to retrieve food from a specific location. They then placed obstacles in the way of the gulls' path to the food, requiring them to plan ahead and take into account the obstacles in order to get to their food.

The results of the study showed that the gulls were able to successfully navigate around the obstacles, demonstrating their ability to think ahead and make strategic decisions.

This revelation about gull intelligence could change our view of these birds and may lead to new ways of using them to our advantage. For example, we may be able to train gulls to help us with tasks such as waste management or coastal security.

Why do gulls like to steal food from humans?

Gulls are attracted to human food for many reasons. They may be curious or simply looking for an easy meal. Gulls also tend to follow people who they know have food, such as fishers and beach-goers.

Gulls can be aggressive and persistent when it comes to stealing food, so it's important to be aware of their behavior and take steps to protect your belongings. Always keep a close eye on your food, especially if there are gulls nearby. If you see a gull trying to steal your food, try to scare it away by making loud noises or throwing something at it.

If you're visiting a beach or other area where gulls are common, be sure to pack snacks that won't attract these birds. Ideas include trail mix, hard-boiled eggs, and pre-packaged sandwiches. You can also buy foods that are less likely to be targeted by gulls, such as grapes and small apples.

Gulls can be beautiful creatures, but they can also be a nuisance when it comes to stealing food. By understanding why these birds behave the way they do, we can better protect our belongings from them.

The incredible journey of the world's oldest flying gull

The gull had been flying for hours, nonstop. It was exhausted but exhilarated; this was the most incredible journey of its life.

For weeks, the gull had been planning its escape. It knew it had to leave before it was too late. The other gulls were getting too big and aggressive, and it was scared they would soon kill it.

So one day, when all the other gulls were busy feeding, the old gull took off. It had never flown so far before; the coastline seemed like a forbidding, alien landscape. But the gull kept going, until finally it reached open water.

For days, the old gull sailed on the waves, never stopping for a break. It was so tired, but it refused to give up; this was its chance for freedom.

Finally, after what felt like months, the old gull saw land in the distance. With renewed energy, it flew towards shore ... and crashed into a tree.

The old gull couldn't believe it – after all this time, it had finally made it home!