Some people should just stay in the fly-over states

Heermann’s gulls — an unusually aggressive species of Pacific Coast gull — are on the Audubon Society’s watch list for endangered or threatened birds, according to the society’s website.

The suspected attacker, Dragan Djuric, 50, of Wichita, Kan., was cited for misdemeanor cruelty to animals in the incident at 2:53 p.m. Dec. 31, according to police records. The citation carries a $500 fine.

bmd wrote:Aaron,

A two-pound bird vs. a full-grown man? He obviously didn't feel threatened, as he attacked the birds after they had left him alone to get their ice cream.

I almost can't believe even you would try to defend that. Then again, perhaps I've overestimated you.

Aaron wrote:I wans't defending anything BMD. I was merely pointing out what I found in YOUR link. I've never heard of a Herrmann's gull.

I also don't know how they are aggressive. Perhaps you can shed some light.

Stephanie wrote:As a bird lover who spent 40 years enjoying life as a beach bum, I can tell you gulls can be extremely aggressive. According to my field guides that bird has a pretty impressive wingspan.

The guy's an idiot, but surely there was a better solution than beating the thing. That bird probably was mean and I would never compare a seagull to a puppy. Puppies are cute and cuddly and make nice companions. Seagulls are rats with wings who happen to keep our beaches clean.

bmd wrote:I have NEVER heard of a gull actually injuring anyone (with the exception of gulls that get hit by vehicles, etc.). Then again, Sam, you probably wouldn't like the beaches around here anyway. Ya' see they don't allow smoking on most of them. Do yourself, and beach-goers, a favor and just stay home in your toxic cloud.

A primary school in the city was closed for the day because staff had come under concerted attack from gulls which had nested on the school's roof. The chicks had hatched and the parent birds had become very aggressive, diving at staff in the playground. The headteacher feared that the children might also come under attack.

A man reported that a seagull had swooped and attacked him, cutting his head.

Back in 2001 an elderly pensioner in Seaford was too frightened to return to her bungalow after she was attacked and injured by a seagull. The cut on her head required stitches.

http://www.thisbrighton.co.uk/culture-wildlife3.htm

SamCogar wrote:
You are right bmd, I wouldn't like seeing the likes of you wallowing around and cavorting with all those Sea Lions that have emigrated (sic) to those "fun beaches".

SamCogar wrote:Incidents of Sea Gull attacks in the US do not sell newspapers and that is because the public is not interested in reading about them.

A primary school in the city was closed for the day because staff had come under concerted attack from gulls which had nested on the school's roof. The chicks had hatched and the parent birds had become very aggressive, diving at staff in the playground. The headteacher feared that the children might also come under attack.

A man reported that a seagull had swooped and attacked him, cutting his head.

Back in 2001 an elderly pensioner in Seaford was too frightened to return to her bungalow after she was attacked and injured by a seagull. The cut on her head required stitches.