11/08/2021 Taylor Park, St Helens

Mediterranean Gull: This is a cracking bird, one that really stands out next to the local black-headed gulls.








Not only is the bird much darker bird and slightly bigger with obvious white ringes to its scapulars compared with the black-headed gulls, but it was much more vocal and aggressive towards the other gulls.  
Either loafing on the lake or perched upon the jetty, the bird was eagerly waiting for scops of bread, seeds and pretty much any food that the families  bring to feed the ducks and geese. 
Taylor park is on the opposite side of Grange Park Golf Course east of Eccleston Mere and is a lovely place for a walk especially after being stuck in for a few days.  
Not much else to note really apart from the Med gull.