The red-billed gulls have caused trouble for Countdown Oamaru by nesting on the roof. PHOTO: ODT FILESAfter up to 900 red-billed gulls nesting atop Countdown Oamaru caused the supermarket grief, its plans to ensure its rooftop is not again inundated are nearly complete. "As [the red-billed gulls'] previous favourite spot on the roof of Countdown Oamaru is no longer available, if a suitable site is developed close by the red-billed gulls may decide to nest there themselves. A Countdown spokeswoman said the company had installed spikes along the rooftop's perimeter walls, a laser and raptor calls. It would soon add netting "which will cover the entire space, preventing the gulls from landing in the first place".

Source: Otago Daily Times May 24, 2019 16:31 UTC