George Swann is currently photographing a large ‘black-backed’ gull at the Broome rubbish tip. Council workers spotted the bird yesterday morning but then it went AWOL but returned today. It is an adult with white head and tail and orange spot on [yellow] bill. It is dark grey rather than black above and has a broad white trailing edge to wing so could be a Kelp Gull. However, at this stage other species are not ruled out. Should receive photos later tonight.
Mike Carter 30 Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza VIC 3930 Tel (03) 9787 7136 ===============================
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