Height
2 meters
Year Built
2010
Address
Various coastal locations
The Lowdown
The Big Seagull celebrates the silver gulls that have become synonymous with Australian beach culture - for better or worse. These bold birds have evolved to thrive on human generosity (and inattention), making them the arch-nemesis of anyone eating hot chips near the coast. This oversized sculpture captures the cheeky character of these coastal companions that will steal your lunch the moment you look away. Love them or hate them, seagulls are an inseparable part of Australian beach life, and the Big Seagull honors their entrepreneurial spirit with a knowing wink.
Did you know?
"They mate for life"
History
Silver gulls have adapted remarkably well to human presence, learning to steal food from distracted beach-goers. The Big Seagull celebrates these cheeky survivors with Australian humor.
More Fun Facts
- •Silver gulls have learned to time their chip thefts perfectly
- •They can drink both fresh and salt water
- •Gulls use their feet to 'paddle' for worms
- •They mate for life
- •A group of gulls is called a colony or flock
Visiting Tips
- 💡Guard your fish and chips!
- 💡Don't feed seagulls - it makes them dependent
- 💡They're actually protected native wildlife
- 💡Bring a decoy chip to throw as distraction
- 💡Enjoy their antics from a safe lunch distance
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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