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Gulls

A seagull is mid-flight reaching out to grab food from a person's hand. More flying seagulls against a clear blue sky in the background.

Stop feeding seagull 'muggers', beachgoers told

Visitors to Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea are being urged not to turn the birds into pests.

Hull & East Yorkshire

A seagull in the road

'Starving' seagulls baited to be hit by cars

A charity says it has seen an increase in reports of people deliberately throwing food into roads.

A gull in flight. The bird is looking down towards the ground.

New survey will count urban gulls in Inverness

Highland Council says the work would help guide future gull management plans.

Highlands & Islands

A white seagull with a grey speckled face stands with its wings spread on a concrete fence next to the sea.

Fake nesting towers may reduce gull issues - study

The study follows an increase in complaints about mess and noise caused by gulls in seaside towns.

North Yorkshire

Close up of a gyrfalcon's face. The bird of prey has a curved beak that comes to a sharp point and its large black eyes are very striking against its white plumage.

Gyrfalcon swoops into Inverness to scare gulls

The bird of prey will make regular flights as part of efforts to avoid gulls becoming a nuisance.

Highlands & Islands

The picture shows the head and shoulders of a gull with a large bread roll in its beak.

Scientists probe gulls' 'weird and wonderful' appetites

Photographs of gulls eating anything from chips to starfish will help solve a scientific puzzle.

A grumpy looking gull standing on a post.

When do gulls become a problem?

One Scottish council says it has plan to try and prevent the birds being a health and safety risk.

A herring gull with a small fish held in its beak

Gull management discussions after child attacks

NatureScot says it is happy to look the situation in Eyemouth after reports children were attacked.

A herring gull, a bird, it is photographed side on, has a yellow beak, white face and grey feathers.

Inland reserve hailed as 'vital' refuge for gulls

A wildlife trust says gull numbers have been in freefall since the 1970s due to habitat loss.

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