Authorities are investigating reports of up to 150 seagulls found dead in suburban Tasmania in recent weeks.
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It follows a similar incident last month where a large number of seagulls were reported dead on Invermay's Home Point Parade.
A Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment spokesperson said no culls have been conducted in the area and no permits have been issued to reduce the overall silver gull population.
"A permit is current in the area to use shooting as a method to disturb and disperse the silver gull flock and to disrupt breeding," they said.
"It has not been used since September 2020. A further 12 month permit has been issued for the destruction of eggs, nests and nestlings at the same location.
The spokesperson said they were aware of the nuisance this issue has caused for stakeholders and the department was working with them to develop a plan to manage the species in the area.
Daina Oliver
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
