COMMON GULL. 
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In 1896, Munn found a pair nesting on the Freshwater 
Cliffs, and Dr. Cowper writes about the same time that " it 
is certainly breeding at the Culver Cliff." ^ 
This bird is occasionally seen inland, but not so often 
as the herring, black-headed, and common gulls. 
265. Larus canus. Common Gull. 
A common winter visitor. 
This bird is not restricted to the neighbourhood of the 
coast, but visits the valleys of the Itchen, Test and Avon 
in company with the black-headed gull. 
The name of " common gull " is frequently given to 
other species by those who are not acquainted with its 
distinctive features. 
266. Larus marinus. Greater Black-backed Gull. 
Saddle-back Gull. 
A winter visitor, but not very common. 
This fine bird usually occurs upon the coast, either 
singly or in small parties, and is rarely seen inland. 
It is pleasant to be able to associate this species with 
the name of Gilbert White, in the following extract from 
his Journal, which has never before been published : — 
"April [I, 1772. The great black-and-white gull 
.... was shot lately near Chawton . . . Larus 
marinus. Linn." 
' Hants Court Guide." 
