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Red-billed gull survey

A red-billed gull survey is being held this summer and you can get involved.

This is a species in decline and the last national census was completed in 1964 (i.e. 50 years ago)! We need up to date information on the location of current breeding colonies.

Red-billed gulls should be in full breeding mode at present with birds on nests with eggs or chicks. Now is a great time to locate nesting sites (i.e. look out for birds dive bombing and crapping on you as evidence of breeding!)

Further information about this survey can be found in the link below.

http://osnz.org.nz/node/538