Great Black-Backed Gull

 It is the largest water station in the world. Its broad wings and powerful appearance make it a beauty that has fascinated naturalists for years. In the words of an early observer, "He was clearly like a king in the middle of a pit, a tyrant with no mercy towards his fellow men, the greatest and most strong in his tribe. No one weak in the sea had the courage to interfere with his feudal domain.  Blue streaked Lory yellow collared lovebird The great black-backed gull was one of the bird species whose feathers were used to make costumes in the 1800s. After the feather trade died in the early 1900s, the seabird population increased and spread south. Garbage and other sources of human waste have contributed to their proliferation. The young ones use black support to stay in the parking area until they learn to fly at about seven weeks. They return to the nest to rest and feed for another few weeks. Some young people may stay with their parents for a few months after they leave f...