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RTÉ Ireland2d
Why Cork gulls aren't as vicious as Dublin ones about your sandwiches
Seagulls have gained a fearsome reputation for stealing food from humans in the capital and elswhere, but it's a different ...
Irish Examiner6d
Why seagulls steal your chips — and some tips on how to try save your al-fresco snacks
You’ve barely unwrapped your seaside chips when — whoosh — a blur of wings, a sharp beak, and a war cry like a kettle boiling ...
The Cool Down on MSN9d
Birdwatcher shares upsetting discovery made while observing nature park: 'It's very sad to see'
Around 1 million birds die each year because of plastic waste. Birdwatcher shares upsetting discovery made while observing ...
RSPB14d
April’s Birds of the Month: Which birds will you see?
Breeding birds can be seen at this time of year on both inland freshwater and coastal waters. Look out for Black-headed Gulls ...
For the birds: The debate over Gould Island's future and what it means for nesting birds
Waterbirds have seen a resurgence thanks to Gould Island's private nature, but efforts to open the island to recreation has created worry.
Independent.ie17d
Public urged to be vigilant of ‘highly aggressive’ seagulls as nesting season starts
It operates 24/7 and is remotely monitored via a mobile app. Rentokil controls gull species in accordance with the EU Birds Directive and the Irish bird derogations and uses non-lethal methods to ...
CBS News20d
Social Security's new in-person identification requirement angers retirees and advocates
The end of phone service identification could be dramatic for some recipients, including families with children who will be required to visit an SSA office, since children can't open online ...
Daily Express21d
Solving the ultimate seaside riddle … what food attracts gulls the most?
They are a truly fascinating group of species. "There are six species of gull residing in the UK, with two – the Herring gull and Lesser black-backed gull – being large gulls that are ...
John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier21d
Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’
Herring gull numbers are in decline and the bird is a protected species. Picture: DGS A Highland Council spokesperson said: “As this is a private building, please refer to BT or NatureScot for details ...
BBC21d
Fake nesting towers may reduce gull issues - study
A council-funded study into gull nesting in a seaside town has recommended the use of artificial nesting towers to help manage the birds' impact on the area. The study, funded by North Yorkshire ...
BBC22d
Seagull in Cornwall tests positive for bird flu
Cornwall Council said it received the confirmation of the case after a wild herring gull was collected in Newquay. It said the gull was found near the town centre on 3 March. The council has urged ...
BBC22d
Seagull in Cornwall tests positive for bird flu
The positive case came from a wild herring gull found in Newquay A seagull has tested positive for bird flu in Cornwall. Cornwall Council said it received the confirmation of the case after a wild ...