A drop in seagull numbers in the Peel region has prompted the City of Mandurah to introduce a breeding program.
The $500,000 initiative, funded by tax payers, will see part of the eastern foreshore cordoned off and transformed into a seagull breeding sanctuary.
Seagull Breeding Australia President Doctor Robert McBeard said the low number of seagulls in the region is due to an increase in residents putting their food waste in the bin.
"It's great that residents are disposing of their food correctly, but it has resulted in a huge drop in seagull numbers," Dr McBeard said.
"Mandurah is known for its ocean lifestyle, but without the presence of seagulls it makes it a little hard to believe that."
The City hopes the breeding program will increase the number of seagulls in the Mandurah area by 50 per cent within the next three years.
North Pinjarra community park and recreation centre to undergo $800k upgrade
Cooloongup man charged with stealing 50m of copper cable
Dawesville couple convicted of shocking neglect of pet dog
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into kangaroo near Mundijong
Daniel Bandy appointed CEO of Peel Thunder Football Club
Dwellingup comes alive ahead of Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Trail Run event
Man charged, others on the run after Mandurah Forum knife incident
Man critically injured in North Dandalup crash
Kwinana Recquatic's swim school recognised nationally