Seagulls and other wild birds

There are things we can all do to help stop issues between people and gulls and play a part in conserving gulls in their natural habitat.

• Don't feed the gulls - this is for their protection
• Keep away from nesting areas and young gulls - gulls are very good parents and are very protective. They will swoop on humans approaching their young. If you see a young gull, leave it alone unless you think it is in immediate danger or injured
• Never leave food unattended - our food is not a healthy diet for wild birds
• Don't give gulls an opportunity to swipe food from you or your family - be alert and keep food close to you, particularly at the seafront or town centres
• Don't litter - food scraps may be present on waste, encouraging scavenging. Litter can be harmful to birds and other wildlife
• Put any unwanted food or leftovers securely in a bin
• View the gulls in their natural environment - we have some stunning views of the birds in their natural habitat along the coastline, including Marsden Rock