Mediterranean Gull

Recent sightings

Date Species Site Count Observer
03/08/26Mediterranean GullWheelers Bay6P Campbell
17:00
ad. With a large flock of approx 100 local Herring and a few BHG catching flying ants in a loose flock above the area. [Ventnor].  
29/07/26Mediterranean GullCowes Football Ground31D J Hunnybun
12:38
In the air catching insects ( probably flying ants).  
26/07/26Mediterranean GullNewtown NNR1T Tearle
08:00
 
24/07/26Mediterranean GullSCP25G A Heath

[St Catherine's Point].  
22/07/26Mediterranean GullWestern Yar8K Lover
09:45
 
22/07/26Mediterranean GullForeland600M Buckley
07:00
Minimum.  
16/07/26Mediterranean GullSCP100J M Sparshott

c100. Mix of gulls, on the rocks Watershoot bay, with BHG. At least three ringed meds (unable to read). Several juv meds in the mix. [St Catherine's Point].  
15/07/26Mediterranean GullThorness Bay3A P Twyman
07:40
 
14/07/26Mediterranean GullAtherfield Reservoir92K Vine
12:00
Min. Dispersed and moved on by tractor before finished count.  
13/07/26Mediterranean GullCowes Harbour280D J Hunnybun
23:38
All sheltering from a strong n/e wind.  

Latest photos

Photo of Mediterranean Gull at Shanklin Beach, Isle of Wight. Taken by Jon Sparshott on 12th July 2026.
Photo of Mediterranean Gull at Shanklin Beach, Isle of Wight. Taken by Jon Sparshott on 6th July 2026.
Photo of Mediterranean Gull at Seaview, Isle of Wight. Taken by Harshith P on 25th May 2025.
Photo of Mediterranean Gull at Shalfleet Quay, Isle of Wight. Taken by Derek Hale on 26th February 2020.
Photo of Mediterranean Gull at Freshwater Causeway, Isle of Wight. Taken by Graham Sparshott on 25th December 2015.