Rockinghamgateway.com

Rockingham Gateway Your complete guide to Rockingham W.A

Seagulls ( Larus Occidentalis )

Seagull species are very common in Rockingham Western Australia , seagulls can be found in colonies near lakes, marshes and costal areas in Rockingham Western Australia, and in winter times seagulls can be found almost anywhere near water.

They are a very noisy bird , often uttering loud shrieks. They feed on almost anything, and can be often found around lakes and rivers, picking up worms and insects, or in garbage dumps or anywhere else where edible material is discarded by humans. They can be very aggressive towards other birds , trying to steal food from them.

Seagulls are very good at nicking the odd sandwich or two with out you knowing about it, or even if you turn your back on your picnic lunch. Seagulls are not meant to be fed by the public, Perth Western Australia and surrounding suburbs have a policy Don't not feed the seagulls as they are trying to get the seagull to go back to it's natural feeding.

Size: 56cm
Description: Gray wings, white head and body with black tip wings
Environment: Near the sea on rocky islands, hills etc. Either stays all year or visits in winter.
Eats: fish, meat, bread.
Sound: piercing screams

Add your site