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Thursday 30 July 2015

In defence of Sidmouth's seagulls

Not everyone loathes the seagull.

This report from Victoria Derbyshire in Sidmouth and other spots in Devon this week is a timely reminder of the impact of the bird.

Click on the link below to see interviews with residents:

Seagulls: Evil pests or just misunderstood?


They snatch ice-creams, pester pets and - if some tabloid newspapers are to be believed - dive-bomb children. 
Over the past few weeks, seagulls have apparently become one of Britain's most-loathed animals. 
But is that fair? 
We've been to Devon to ask whether the much-maligned seagull deserves its reputation.

Release date: 28 Jul 2015
▶ BBC Two - Victoria Derbyshire, 28/07/2015, Seagulls: Evil pests or just misunderstood?
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