I think they're after Bogong moths.
Bill
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From:
On Behalf Of Daniel
Gilmore
Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2005 2:34 PM
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Subject: Silver Gulls and Bolte Bridge, Melbourne
Hi all.
I was passing over the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne recently at night and
was astonished at the huge number of Silver Gulls (several hundred
birds) circling endlessly around the the beams of light that illuminate
the two towers in the centre of the bridge. Are these birds foraging on
insects attracted to the light, or are they simply "trapped" in the
light beam and unable to fly out?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Daniel.
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Daniel Gilmore
Executive Research Assistant
mobile: 0428 108 379
Biosis Research Pty. Ltd.
Natural and Cultural Heritage Consultants
38 Bertie Street (PO Box 489)
Port Melbourne, Vic 3207
ph: (03) 9646 9499
fax: (03) 9646 9242
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