Finbar Saunders Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 2 hours ago, GinRummy said: Never knew that. I guess I thought they just ate worms an stuff. Same as the rest of the crow family they eat meat, mostly roadkill but the young of their own species are fair game if the parents leave the nest. Quote
TyphoonJambo Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, rubyruby said: I once gave them hot doritos but the greedy fecks ate them anyway Worse than frigging students Quote
Pans Jambo Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 I seen one eat a whole chicken leg in one go. Clean doon the thrapple bone and all. Greedy fecker! Could hardly take off after it swallowed it. Be like a human swallowing a whole turkey in one go! No idea how they manage to get such huge amounts of food doon their gullets in comparison to their body size. Some poor buggers car must have got the brunt of that meal. Quote
Smoked-Glass Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 Anyone know a poison you can lay down that they like eating? Quote
Harry Potter Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Pans Jambo said: I seen one eat a whole chicken leg in one go. Clean doon the thrapple bone and all. Greedy fecker! Could hardly take off after it swallowed it. Be like a human swallowing a whole turkey in one go! No idea how they manage to get such huge amounts of food doon their gullets in comparison to their body size. Some poor buggers car must have got the brunt of that meal. Would never have one as a pet, would eat more than me.😏. Quote
JackLadd Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 Dive bomb season usually fizzles out next month at least. Can go for a jog down the canal without the buggers swooping down like stukas. Quote
Tommy Brown Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, JackLadd said: Dive bomb season usually fizzles out next month at least. Can go for a jog down the canal without the buggers swooping down like stukas. Its a terrifying situation. Our factory roof at Broxburn was covered in nests. I was literally hunched down between two cars whilst it swooped at at me. Eventually having to run for it. I was raging at our management as for too long it was just laughed off. Quote
The Wrinkly Ninja Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 *******s all year round but worse when there are fledglings, and worse still if you have a fledgling who has fallen from the nest or has left the nest but hasn’t flown and is wandering around on the ground. The parents will just go for you. Amusing to watch it happen to others - seen people try to punch them and throw fags at them. They make a really distinctive noise when attacking. If you hear it, duck, because the devious *******s will take you from behind. They same distress call will attract others too. Seen what seemed like hundreds of the ****ers going crackers after one was hit by a car. Quote
HamishMcGonagall Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 When I was at school, at lunchtime, we used to throw chips onto the road in front of oncoming buses in the hope that the seagulls would swoop down for the chips and get hit. Quote
Cheile Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Smoked-Glass said: Anyone know a poison you can lay down that they like eating? Perhaps a lump of bread soaked in bleach or the suggestion in an earlier post of bread with a sulphur centre. Quote
Smoked-Glass Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jumper said: There are some cruel people in here. 😇 I'd like to line up 20 seagulls and do the following. 1. Kick 2. Wring neck 3. Drop a stone on it 4. Tazer 5. Flame thrower 6. Set dog on it 7. Gun 8. Car door job 9. Drown 10. Pull legs off 11. Anal sword 12. Pour acid 13. Run over 14. Vice 15. Disembowl 16. Hot water 17. Throw in a crocodiles mouth 18. Microwave 19. Tumble dryer 20. Bury Did I mention I hate them? Quote
JackLadd Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 54 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Its a terrifying situation. Our factory roof at Broxburn was covered in nests. I was literally hunched down between two cars whilst it swooped at at me. Eventually having to run for it. I was raging at our management as for too long it was just laughed off. It's the ones you don't see coming down that squawk loud in your ear from nowhere I like least. Had that last week just going to a shop. Bleeder gave me a start. Quote
7628mm Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 13 hours ago, rubyruby said: I once gave them hot doritos but the greedy fecks ate them anyway There's a food that you can use on seagulls with the result that they explode, I kid you not, on swallowing said food. This method of control is best utilised when they are in flight and a good horizontal 20M away from the person throwing the food item. Quote
DETTY29 Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 We went to Nairn last year and the daft B&B owner has taken one in as a pet for the last 8 years. Quote
The Wrinkly Ninja Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, 7628mm said: There's a food that you can use on seagulls with the result that they explode, I kid you not, on swallowing said food. This method of control is best utilised when they are in flight and a good horizontal 20M away from the person throwing the food item. I think the exploding bird thing is a bit of an urban myth based on a belief that they can’t pass wind. Even if the couldn’t pass wind if bicarb of soda was causing them any discomfort they would just regurgitate it. Quote
H2 Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 They will eat anything, even you if they got the chance: Quote
Smoked-Glass Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Wrinkly Ninja said: I think the exploding bird thing is a bit of an urban myth based on a belief that they can’t pass wind. Even if the couldn’t pass wind if bicarb of soda was causing them any discomfort they would just regurgitate it. So how do we kill them Quote
OBE Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 A licenced Webley Hawk .22 air rifle, telescopic sights with silencer, allegedly. Council contractor swears by it... Quote
Tazio Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 One of the regulars opposite my house was in a right mood when I left this morning. Trying to dive bomb anyone that had the temerity of walking into it's area. Very funny until it decided my bike helmet was a much better target of it's fury. I don't think I've cycled the first couple of hundred yards from my gate so fast. Quote
scottishguy Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 On 15/07/2021 at 18:47, Tommy Brown said: They prey on small garden birds. Hence, I have no sparrows, tits, finches, blackies and starlings at all. All regular visitors in the 20 years ive lived here. We have magpies in our garden everyday, as well as another 25 species. They have no effect on the other small birds. I do spend a few £££s on bird feed every year, they seem content to share. Quote
Greedy Jambo Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) I hate seagulls, kill the lot of them i say. I'm all for saving birds and planet etc, but the wifey next door does my nut in with the bird food. shit all over the windows, shit all over the cars. Edited July 16, 2021 by Greedy Jambo Quote
WoolfordsHearts Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: Its a terrifying situation. Our factory roof at Broxburn was covered in nests. I was literally hunched down between two cars whilst it swooped at at me. Eventually having to run for it. I was raging at our management as for too long it was just laughed off. Quote
Irufushi Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Smoked-Glass said: I'd like to line up 20 seagulls and do the following. 1. Kick 2. Wring neck 3. Drop a stone on it 4. Tazer 5. Flame thrower 6. Set dog on it 7. Gun 8. Car door job 9. Drown 10. Pull legs off 11. Anal sword 12. Pour acid 13. Run over 14. Vice 15. Disembowl 16. Hot water 17. Throw in a crocodiles mouth 18. Microwave 19. Tumble dryer 20. Bury Did I mention I hate them? Tumble dryer 🤣. Tempted . Quote
¼½¾ Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 21 hours ago, Smoked-Glass said: I'd like to line up 20 seagulls and do the following. 1. Kick 2. Wring neck 3. Drop a stone on it 4. Tazer 5. Flame thrower 6. Set dog on it 7. Gun 8. Car door job 9. Drown 10. Pull legs off 11. Anal sword 12. Pour acid 13. Run over 14. Vice 15. Disembowl 16. Hot water 17. Throw in a crocodiles mouth 18. Microwave 19. Tumble dryer 20. Bury Did I mention I hate them? No 11 doesn't sound too comfortable, I'd replace it with a sword I can hold in my hand. Quote
Tazio Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Morgan said: These b@stards eat each other. Alive. Yep indeed they do. I saw one on Albert Street that had been hit by a car and his mates had started eating him before he’d even had time to die. Quote
Fitzroy Pointon Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 There should be a cull on these *******s. Maybe some poisoned food laid out. At Ayr beach park and seen about five families picnics ruined by them. We've had to hide the wee ones lunch under a blanket. First one to go near her is getting volleyed square on the beak. Quote
luckyBatistuta Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 10:38, Smoked-Glass said: I'd like to line up 20 seagulls and do the following. 1. Kick 2. Wring neck 3. Drop a stone on it 4. Tazer 5. Flame thrower 6. Set dog on it 7. Gun 8. Car door job 9. Drown 10. Pull legs off 11. Anal sword 12. Pour acid 13. Run over 14. Vice 15. Disembowl 16. Hot water 17. Throw in a crocodiles mouth 18. Microwave 19. Tumble dryer 20. Bury Did I mention I hate them? Think you should be renamed ‘Tempered-Glass’ Quote
John Gentleman Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 On 27/07/2015 at 03:33, RobNox said: We need to invest in a golden eagle or something similar. Train it to circle over the stadium during matches. We'd soon see how hard those seagulls really are! What you really need is a long skein of Australian bin chickens. They'll out-compete the gulls in no time..... Planet Earth | Australian Bin Chicken Quote
Guest Posted August 1, 2021 Posted August 1, 2021 The fireworks last night nearly wiped one out at Tynie. Sadly, the wee bugger had lucky escape. Quote
highlandjambo3 Posted August 2, 2021 Posted August 2, 2021 My back garden yesterday…….heard a screech and a sparrow hawk had grabbed a bird on the ground….it was standing on top of it all game. Not a great picture and, after a couple of minutes feeling sorry for the screeching bird I thought, nah it’s all ok, that’s what’s supposed to happen. My neighbours say it’s here quite often as it has a food source with us and out half dozen bird feeders. Quote
moshy Posted August 2, 2021 Posted August 2, 2021 11 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: My back garden yesterday…….heard a screech and a sparrow hawk had grabbed a bird on the ground….it was standing on top of it all game. Not a great picture and, after a couple of minutes feeling sorry for the screeching bird I thought, nah it’s all ok, that’s what’s supposed to happen. My neighbours say it’s here quite often as it has a food source with us and out half dozen bird feeders. Had a sparrowhawk in our garden get hold of a blackbird, it even flew off with it when we disturbed it, I just wish the pinemarten would sort out the neighbours cats now. Quote
OBE Posted August 2, 2021 Posted August 2, 2021 12 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: My back garden yesterday…….heard a screech and a sparrow hawk had grabbed a bird on the ground….it was standing on top of it all game. Not a great picture and, after a couple of minutes feeling sorry for the screeching bird I thought, nah it’s all ok, that’s what’s supposed to happen. My neighbours say it’s here quite often as it has a food source with us and out half dozen bird feeders. Much do you want for the Hawk? Me, versus the Gulls at the moment is redic in my favour (not proud). Having a bonnie raptor like that strutting it's stuff along mine and my neighbours roof verges would be the perfect solution...save me a tonne-o-lead... Quote
Harry Potter Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 Loads in Drumbrae the noo, wish they would get back to the sea. Quote
indianajones Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 11:29, DETTY29 said: We went to Nairn last year and the daft B&B owner has taken one in as a pet for the last 8 years. FFS. Quote
westbow Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 An apex predator that eats anything, protected by law (as all wild birds are), and a plentiful food supply (otherwise they wouldn’t be here). Looks like we are stuck with them 😩 Quote
Fitzroy Pointon Posted August 15, 2021 Posted August 15, 2021 Was down the town this morning and witnessed one eating a dead pigeon outside Subway. It got sick of being disturbed by pedestrians so just flew away with the thing in its beak. Feathers everywhere. Grim. Quote
Smoked-Glass Posted June 30, 2022 Posted June 30, 2022 On 16/07/2021 at 10:38, Smoked-Glass said: I'd like to line up 20 seagulls and do the following. 1. Kick 2. Wring neck 3. Drop a stone on it 4. Tazer 5. Flame thrower 6. Set dog on it 7. Gun 8. Car door job 9. Drown 10. Pull legs off 11. Anal sword 12. Pour acid 13. Run over 14. Vice 15. Disembowl 16. Hot water 17. Throw in a crocodiles mouth 18. Microwave 19. Tumble dryer 20. Bury Did I mention I hate them? This needs done this year too Quote
Dawnrazor Posted June 30, 2022 Posted June 30, 2022 The population of gulls here in the Forest of Bowland will be at 100,000 in the next 3 to 5 years, the ecological damage has to be seen to be believed, the loss of ground nesting waders by the gulls predating chicks is beyound a joke now. Quote
Jambo_jim2001 Posted June 30, 2022 Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) On 16/07/2021 at 09:51, Tommy Brown said: Its a terrifying situation. Our factory roof at Broxburn was covered in nests. I was literally hunched down between two cars whilst it swooped at at me. Eventually having to run for it. I was raging at our management as for too long it was just laughed off. I used an umbrella at one place I worked,you could hear them pecking at it when I was walking up the forecourt 😳 management got some guy in with a hawk to scare them away. I don't think he's found the hawk to this day,last we seen of it there must have been at least fifty of them chasing it🤣🤣. I still love the popping noise they make when I drive over them,beats bubble wrap😎😎 Edited June 30, 2022 by Jambo_jim2001 Quote
Tazio Posted June 30, 2022 Posted June 30, 2022 One of the evil *******s next to my works has taken to eating pigeons. As they don’t have the beak or talons for the job it takes it a long time to get them to an edible state. Quote
Tommy Brown Posted July 1, 2022 Posted July 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Jambo_jim2001 said: I used an umbrella at one place I worked,you could hear them pecking at it when I was walking up the forecourt 😳 management got some guy in with a hawk to scare them away. I don't think he's found the hawk to this day,last we seen of it there must have been at least fifty of them chasing it🤣🤣. I still love the popping noise they make when I drive over them,beats bubble wrap😎😎 Driving to work yesterday and two were pecking away at a dead rabbit on the road. As I got nearer (10 yards), one flew, the other didn't. More bothered about car damage I swerved to avoid it. It seen me, I was seething. Quote
OBE Posted July 1, 2022 Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) What chance have we got if this moronic behavior exists? This daft bint had a shopping trolley full of stale bread. This happens on a regular basis a passer-bye said. Shorthope St, Mussy... Edited July 1, 2022 by OBE Quote
Smoked-Glass Posted July 1, 2022 Posted July 1, 2022 Why are they protected? It's like protecting ants or something. Quote
Jeffros Furios Posted July 1, 2022 Posted July 1, 2022 Better news in that one of the swans in Craiglockhart pond savaged a gull to death . I think the Swan man be a bit of a radge ..proper Swan Jihad . Quote
OBE Posted July 1, 2022 Posted July 1, 2022 These things don't roost on cliff-tops any more (North Berwick, Dunbar) they just hunker down in the harbour, thousands of the dicks... Quote
SectionDJambo Posted July 1, 2022 Posted July 1, 2022 There's a couple of seagulls who are clearly protecting a nest around the corner from me in Newtongrange. I've walked past the house twice recently, to have one of them squawking and flying in circles around me. Yesterday, I saw the same seagull swoop down very close to a family walking past. It's just a matter of time before someone gets attacked by it. There's a lot of them out here. Back in the day, we only saw them on stormy days, when they tended to come inland. It would be a massive help, of course, if people didn't drop food on the street instead of putting it in bins or taking it home. My next door neighbour actually had their small children out feeding them bread last year. By hand. Madness, putting them at risk of losing fingers. Quote
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