22 dead seagulls, including rare black-billed gulls, were found on Pukehina Beach, Bay of Plenty, with tyre tracks suggesting deliberate harm.

22 dead seagulls, including rare black-billed gulls, were found on Pukehina Beach, Bay of Plenty, with tyre tracks suggesting they were run over deliberately. Farmer Ray Neville discovered the dead birds while fishing, raising concerns about the safety of nearby enclosures for endangered birds. The council had been investing in protecting species such as dotterels and oystercatchers.

July 26, 2024
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