Problematic seagulls could be put on 'the pill' to make them less aggressive

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Seagulls in Dublin could be given contraceptive drugs in a bid to curtail numbers and make them less aggressive.

Anyone familiar with the capital will have encountered the problematic birds, robbing food and making a nuisance of themselves.

Politicians in the capital have suggested we follow the example of officials in Belgium which recently introduced contraceptive pellets aimed at reducing the number of pigeons in Brussels.

PSA Just got off the bus in Dublin and saw a seagull drinking a Dr. Pepper

— kylie brakeman (@deadeyebrakeman) July 28, 2022

R-12 pigeon pills were dispensed from feeds placed around the city and the operation has successfully reduced the population.

There are around 1800 seagull nests in Dublin county and one seaside chipper has reported that 35 fish dinners a week are stolen by the birds.

Just witnessed a Dublin seagull fly down to a girl and take a crepe right out of her hand. The brazen fuck.

— ? Ronzo Teilifís Night-Meireann ? (@ronronzo) February 3, 2022