The local council has officially abandoned the proposal to cull our herring gulls. It is a quiet relief to know these birds will remain protected in our coastal communities. We should stay observant of future wildlife management plans to ensure this standard of care continues.
October 5, 2015
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Our beloved Herring Gulls are at risk from a cull in coastal towns and villages
Please sign to show you are against a cull on another innocent species
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Reached 1,000 supporters
August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015
The feedback from coastal residents has been heartening as many share their own experiences of living alongside these birds. I am currently gathering research to present to local councils because our collective presence creates a strong case for coexistence.
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2015
524 Comments
There are far better ways to change their behaviour without killing them. It just takes us humans to have a little more consideration and make a little effort rather than sheer selfishness & laziness, which is what has caused this problem in the first place
If they want to discourage gulls, then people need to be better about removing food waste from the streets. They can also be actively be discouraged from nesting in urban areas using humane methods..bird scarers, spikes etc.
The very idea of culling a species for taking advantage of of our poor refuse handling habits is bonkers. Ensure commercial premises keep bin areas clean and empty bins as and when needed, composting their food waste... And you have no real problem to speak of.
Please do not cull the gulls. If we hadn't overfished the seas the gulls would be following the fisherman's boats while they were gutting the fish and throwing the guts overboard for the gulls to eat. Now the only way they can find food is to come inland. Don't blame the gulls.
These birds are protected by law and should remain that way, if humans hadn't invaded their waters and stolen the fish they feed on they wouldn't need to come into towns & cities, do not punish animals for the crimes of mankind.
Leave them alone they are part of our country life.
Gull numbers have declined.They form the wildlife of this country & deserve to be protected.It is through the actions of man (as usual) that have eroded sites for nesting & finding natural sources of food,People need to be more responsible of how they depose of street food & not to feed them.They are intelligent & beautiful birds. It would be a travesty to go to the coast/seaside & not to see their amazing flying skills & hear their calls. What bird will be next by haters of wildlife on the list to be seen as a pest? Christine Vane
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The local council has officially abandoned the proposal to cull our herring gulls. It is a quiet relief to know these birds will remain protected in our coastal communities. We should stay observant of future wildlife management plans to ensure this standard of care continues.
October 5, 2015
Final supporters
Our beloved Herring Gulls are at risk from a cull in coastal towns and villages
Please sign to show you are against a cull on another innocent species
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015
The feedback from coastal residents has been heartening as many share their own experiences of living alongside these birds. I am currently gathering research to present to local councils because our collective presence creates a strong case for coexistence.
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2015
524 Comments
I live in Cornwall and seagulls are part of our wildlife. The British coastline and the islands wouldn't be the same without the gulls. They have as much right to be here as humans, foxes, badgers and everything else people want culled!
There are far better ways to change their behaviour without killing them. It just takes us humans to have a little more consideration and make a little effort rather than sheer selfishness & laziness, which is what has caused this problem in the first place
If they want to discourage gulls, then people need to be better about removing food waste from the streets. They can also be actively be discouraged from nesting in urban areas using humane methods..bird scarers, spikes etc.
The very idea of culling a species for taking advantage of of our poor refuse handling habits is bonkers. Ensure commercial premises keep bin areas clean and empty bins as and when needed, composting their food waste... And you have no real problem to speak of.
Please do not cull the gulls. If we hadn't overfished the seas the gulls would be following the fisherman's boats while they were gutting the fish and throwing the guts overboard for the gulls to eat. Now the only way they can find food is to come inland. Don't blame the gulls.
These birds are protected by law and should remain that way, if humans hadn't invaded their waters and stolen the fish they feed on they wouldn't need to come into towns & cities, do not punish animals for the crimes of mankind.
Leave them alone they are part of our country life.
Gull numbers have declined.They form the wildlife of this country & deserve to be protected.It is through the actions of man (as usual) that have eroded sites for nesting & finding natural sources of food,People need to be more responsible of how they depose of street food & not to feed them.They are intelligent & beautiful birds. It would be a travesty to go to the coast/seaside & not to see their amazing flying skills & hear their calls. What bird will be next by haters of wildlife on the list to be seen as a pest? Christine Vane
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I live in Cornwall and seagulls are part of our wildlife. The British coastline and the islands wouldn't be the same without the gulls. They have as much right to be here as humans, foxes, badgers and everything else people want culled!