Seagull
Scottish politicians are concerned about the growing aggressiveness of the seagulls and require a national response coordinated to the problem.
Increased scotland givot attacks is growing the appeals to make a summit across the country about the problem, after notices of politicians that the increasingly aggressive behavior Of these birds it represents a serious threat to public safety – with a deputy warning that someone can even die if nothing is done.
The debate in Parliament was led by the former leader of the Scottish conservative party, Douglas Ross, who described the seagulls as a “growing problem.” Ross stated that the theme is no longer laughing, since some residents of his region, the highlands and islands, are afraid to leave home for fear of being “attacked in flight”. Others, he added, suffer mental health problems caused by constant noise and poultry disturbances, says.
Ross was accompanied by conservative deputy Rachael Hamilton, who appealed to realization of a national summit About the seagulls, widening the previous proposal of the Minister of Agriculture, Jim Fairlie, who only provided for a meeting in northern Scotland. Hamilton classified the situation as a national risk to health and public safety, pointing out the example of Eyemouth, where Seven children were attacked For seagulls in one month – one of them suffered head injuries and bleed intensely.
In his electoral circle, which includes Eyemouth, Hamilton said birds are causing great anguish in residents. “People are afraid, to be attacked and traumatized”He said, accusing the Scottish government of inaction and demanding a coordinated response at national level.
During the debate, the government agency Naturescot – responsible for both the conservation of the wildlife and the issuance of bird control licenses – was the subject of harsh criticism. Ross pointed to an “conflict of interest evident” and ridiculed the advice of the agency, which include using umbrellas and dogs as deterrent measures.
The Minister of Agriculture, Jim Fairlie, recognized the severity of the situation, saying that it is a “mortally serious question”But it stated that the government cannot interfere with Naturescot’s licensing system without risking a lawsuit. Instead, it appealed to the public to stop feeding the seagulls, which it considers to be the main cause of the problem.
