Gazelle : The Palestinian Biological Bulletin (ISSN 0178 – 6288) . Number 124, April 2015, pp. 22-39. | Page 3

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considered as aquatic were also seen.
The study area is divided into three zones: Gaza Fisherman Port, Shalehat
Area and Wadi Gaza Estuary. In this study we will mention the birds which
were observed in the study area according to each zone.
Starting from the north; the first zone is the Gaza Fishermen Port which is
considered the main port for fishing in Gaza city; the zone includes also a part
of the Gaza Beach Camp.
The second area includes the part of the sea in front of the Shalehat area, and
it is characterized by the presence of sewage outlets.
The third area includes the coast zone in front of Wadi Gaza Estuary and this
may have some birds in common with the wetlands.
In this study we will not go in details with the wetland birds, but we will refer
to the common birds especially some species of Gulls which lives in shallow
marine environment or wetlands. In General the study is depended on
photographic documentation and some descriptive information; the
descriptive study includes the bird’s behaviour and ecology.

Photo (3). This photo which was taken at the Gaza Fishermen Port shows the main
aquatic birds in spring; this means that in some periods all the aquatic birds can be
seen … Number 1 refers to the Yellow-legged Gull (Adult); Number 2 refers to the
Lesser Black-backed Gull; Number 3 shows the Black-headed Gull; and Number 4
the Sandwich Tern. Photo by: Ayman Dardona. 25.03.2014.

Gazelle : The Palestinian Biological Bulletin – Number 124 – April 2015