Gull numbers fall in Bath . . . for the third year in a row
Urban gull numbers in Bath city centre have declined for the third year running, according to a new report.
A report complied for Bath and North East Somerset council’s Planning Transport and Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny panel has found that the number of gulls has declined.
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Gulls grabbing food in Kingsmead Square
During the past year the council has spent £6,000 on the problem, including a trial of gull proof bags.
The report suggests that this is working, but recommends that more research is carried out into where the gulls get their food.
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It said: “A further possibility is to support research into finding out the location of the main food sources for gulls.
“This knowledge would enable limited resources to be targeted in the right places.”
The report also says local authorities should work together to ensure gulls do not simply move from one city to another: “Unfortunately there is no simple solution to the impact of urban gulls.
“The methods that the Council currently employ are similar to those being used in other local authorities within the region.
“As this is an issue for cities and towns throughout the Severn Estuary, a more effective response may be to adopt a coordinated strategy involving affected local authorities.
“This might then mitigate the risk that interventions by one local authority to displace gulls may have a detrimental effect on surrounding local authorities.
Comments
by Imp-Act
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 5:05PM
“They to do not like horse meat in their burgers!”
by Dave_Weston
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 12:24PM
“Somewhat typical of the approach - the report does indeed say that the gulls in the centre are declining, but mentions that in outer areas they are increasing. However in line with other policies (e.g. street cleaning etc) as long as the centre is OK, problem solved!”
by JohnnyK
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 11:14AM
“"The report suggests that this is working, but recommends that more research is carried out into where the gulls get their food."
- Rather than wasting my council tax money on more research into where they get their food from, why not come down to Lorne Road or any other HMO-heavy street in Oldfield Park/Westmoreland on bin collection day and you'll get your answer. Then perhaps rather than wasting money, you can generate some by fining properties that persistently offend by careless rubbish disposal. You'll also note on your visit that in areas like this there is no reduction in Herring Gull numbers.”
by lamail
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 7:15AM
“This is terrible news - I love to hear their cheery call first thing in the morning - comeon council - put your thinking caps on!”
by wheelie_bin
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 7:08AM
“I reckon they know Peter Rock and multicoloured Don are on their case and have decided to scarper.”