Kelp and other Gulls at Rye on Port Phillip Bay, Vic.

["Mike Carter" <>]

This morning I counted 23 KELP GULLS on the sandbanks exposed by the low
tide around the base of the Rye Pier. Thankfully, there was also 42 Pacific
Gulls, so that species still outnumbers them locally. More large gulls too
distant to identify were further along the coast at Rosebud. All ages were
present so it afforded a good opportunity to study the various plumages. A
continuous stream of Silver Gulls, up to 90 in a flock, were arriving from
the direction of Mud Islands and passing inland. Viewing from Sorrento I
could hordes of Silver Gulls over Mud Islands indicating much nesting
activity. This was expected as nesting normally commences there in June.

Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mt Eliza    VIC     3930
Ph:  (03) 9787 7136
Email: 

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