Gazelle : The Palestinian Biological Bulletin (ISSN 0178 – 6288) . Number 124, April 2015, pp. 22-39. | Page 4

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The Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) migrates to the Gaza coastal
areas from North Europe where they breed. It comes to the coastal area in
winter; the length of the bird varies from 52-67 cm; it is seen as number 2 in
the above photo.

1. Gaza Fishermen Port
Our observations record that the commonest bird in the port in winter
especially in December and January is the Black-headed Gull (Larus
ridibundus); it is also recorded in spring but with smaller numbers. In spring
especially in April the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) is recorded with
remarkable numbers. Also the lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus), the
Yellow–legged Gull (Larus michahellis), and the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
are recorded especially in early and late winter; and they are also recorded in
spring. In the Gaza Fishermen Port both the Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) and
the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) are recorded near the shallow waters
of the Sea Port. In spring especially in the month of April, the Gulls are
present especially the Black-headed Gull, and in this period the Common
Ter