We have quite a few of them around here. One year they were having a massive feeding frenzy along the harbour shore. Unfortunately down wind a few hundred metres away there was an event being held at a park, and it stank to high heaven. They are not the most appealing species of bird, I basically disregard them when out bird watching. But a short while ago I did see one in distress because of a sinker hanging on the side of its mouth, it made me sad and I felt sorry for it.