Silver Gulls breeding in Sydney Harbour at Pyrmont

[Andrew Taylor <>]

Silver Gulls seem to be breeding among the tussocks on the slopes of
the Pyrmont end of the old Glebe Island swing bridge.  My daughter and
I kayaked past there this afternoon and there appeared to be several
birds sitting on nests.   We also saw one apparently flying with nesting
material and 2 copulating.  I know gulls have used this area, particularly
the isolated middle section, as a roost for  years so maybe this isn't
news, but I haven't seen any mention of breeding in Pyrmont.  For some
years prior to 1992 there was up to several hundred gulls breeding on
derelict barges in Rozelle Bay (about 1km west).  The nearby fish markets
presumably provide a reliable food supply.  

Andrew Taylor