gull

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The incident unfolded when the low-flying gull got caught in the path of a clearance kick by Istanbul Yurdum Spor's goalkeeper during an amateur playoff match against Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar, a club official told AFP Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

At least 125 gull nests were removed by Worcester City Council workers in 2024 and at one point a hawk was employed to keep the numbers down.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Earlier in 2024, scientists detected H5N1 in a kelp gull and two skuas that were found dead in January and February.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

McQuilkin said the struggling gull population reflects broader ecological problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Then the gull threw back his head and screeched, “Who wants to start some trouble?”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown