Silver Gull - standing with chip | Organic Staple T-shirt ocean themed gift Though it's not often seen

Though it's not often seen due to its shy nature and remote habitat

It nests in big hollow trees and can live for decades in the wild — but land clearing and the loss of old-growth nesting trees are significant threats

this elusive creature is as fascinating as it is fierce

altered fire regimes and reduced food availability

Found in northern Australia

Silver Gull - standing with chip | Organic Staple T-shirt ocean themed gift Though it's not often seenThe silver gull is one of Australias most familiar coastal birds, instantly recognised by its bright red bill, pale grey wings and confident strut around beaches, parks and your hot chips. Found right across the country, its an opportunistic feeder, happily switching between fish, scraps and just about anything it can grab. While incredibly adaptable, human waste and pollution can impact their health and behaviour, and organisations like Tangaroa Blue