Britain’s first ‘gull ranger’ has started work to improve human and seagull relations.
Patrick Safford, 24, is set to teach people in Eyemouth, Scotland how to have better interactions and ‘avoid conflict’ with the seabirds.
The unusual position managed by the Berwickshire Marine Reserve was created after several people suffered seagull attacks, with seven child victims in August 2024.
James Anderson, a councillor who has sought to ban gull feeding, said children were left with bloodied faces after the attacks.
But Mr Safford says seagulls get an unfairly negative reputation, stating: ‘They’re really interesting, because they’re really intelligent and adaptable.’
He added: ‘I’ve been interested in
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