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How high can seagulls fly?

seagullQuestion

I saw a seagull over the Dartford Crossing last week and started wondering: how high can seagulls fly?
Leon, Southend

Answer

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Name: John, Romford
Qualification: Long-standing glider pilot
Answer: They fly up to cloud base. I’ve passed them at around 8,000ft in this country. They then use the thermals as a glider does.

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