Hi All,
Yesterday Maarten Hulzebosch found a gull which he believes to be a Laughing
Gull at the mouth of the Little River in the Western Treatment Plant (Werribee
Sewage Farm). It appears to be an adult either moulting into or in winter
plumage. It seemed quite approachable but at times was difficult to pick out
from the flock of silver gulls assembled there. Maarten suggests that one could
wade out to it's position if it is in the same spot but asks people to use
common sense and not flush other birds such as roosting waders by walking on
dry mud. He noticed that the gulls started flying around and feeding at about 4
pm so a visit before then might be more productive. Note that Franklin's Gull
has not been ruled out for certain yet and more photographs and notes would be
useful. Also note that access to the Western Treatment Plant is restricted to
birdwatchers with permits.
Alas I'm at work today :(
Cheers
Rohan
Dr Rohan Clarke
Threatened Mallee Bird Project
Zoology Department
La Trobe University
Bundoora 3086
Ph: 03 9479 1672 Mobile 0408 947001
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