Winter Gull Identification

Western Oregon hosts a great variety of gull species during the winter, and no, they don’t all look alike! Learning the gulls may seem intimidating, and some individual birds stump even the experts. But most gulls are pretty easy once you know what to look for. And unlike most birds, gulls will often sit still and allow you to study them.

This class will show you the unique characteristics of each species, allowing you to enjoy identifying gulls rather than just looking the other way.