Council issues 'don't feed the seagulls' plea
Published: 23/06/2020
THE seagull nesting season is underway and Copeland residents are being urged not to feed the birds.
Nesting gulls can be particularly aggressive and have been known to swoop on people if their nests are nearby. They also spread litter around and can be noisy.
Copeland Council is asking residents and visitors not to feed the birds to deter them from nuisance behaviour.
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said: "We know it is tempting to throw scraps for the gulls, but it does increase their numbers, as they will go wherever there is food.
