344 BIRDS OF THE DISTRICT. 
It is far from common at Colwyn Bay [A.O.W.] 
The statement in WiLLiAmMs’ list (1835), copied by Price in 
his ‘ Guide to Llandudno,”’ that this species bred on the rocks 
of Llandudno and Rhiwleden, must be erroneous. 
* Larus argentatus. Herrine GULL. 
A common species on our coasts and estuaries, and often 
seen inland in winter. By far the commonest species at Colwyn 
Bay [A.O.W. ] 
“Is common round the shores” of Wirral, ‘‘ except in the 
breeding season.” (Br. p. 16.) 
It breeds on the Great and Little Orme [Eggs Coll. G.M. and 
Mr. C. BRADBURY.] 
Larus fuscus. Lesser BLACK-BACKED GULL. 
Common, but less general than the Herring Gull. 
Commoner than that species at Ince [R.N.] 
“Is common round the shores” of Wirral, ‘‘ except in the 
breeding season,’ (Br. p. 16.) 
Probably breeds on the Little Orme [C.B.] 
Occasionally seen on the Upper Dee above Llangollen [T.R.] 
* Larus marinus. GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. 
Not uncommon on our coasts. 
About nine came to Colwyn Bay during the gale of November 
18th and 19th, 1893 [W.B.R.] 
**Occurs occasionally on the Dee. Is more frequent on the 
north shore of Wirral.” (Br. p. 16.) A specimen obtained at 
Parkgate, January 9th, 1889, was presented to the Grosvenor 
Museum by Mr. J. L. DENson. 
-Mr. NewstTEap says he has frequently seen it on the Mersey, 
near Ince; but nearly always singly. 
A fine adult was shot at Frodsham, January 13th, 1894 
[elas | 
Mr. Ruppy says that a pair which he had in the gardens at 
Palé were voracious feeders. They would eat mice, rats, live 
eels, trout, small pike, &c., always swallowing them whole, and 
casting up the bones as clean as if polished. 
* Rissa tridactyla. Kirrrwake GULL. 
Common upon our shores and estuaries. (Spec. from Rhyl, 
Coll. G.M.) Breeds on the Little Orme’s Head. (Eggs, Coll. 
Mr. C. BRADBURY.) 
