On both Saturday and Sunday when I was going for the papers I was dive bombed by a seagull at the same spot on the journey there and back. I wasn't even eating a kebab!
It looked a right vicious sod but thankfully it didn't come too close. Close enough though and it made a hell of a racket!
I've been on Wiki which states that Seagulls typically nest and raise their young between April and August with chicks hatching in June. During this breeding season, the adults can become highly aggressive and protective of their young.
There is a slightly longer way with less of a hill which I might use for the next few weeks. I may even take the car.
All the above is basically just a preamble for some Seagull songs.
Joni Mitchell - Song to a Seagull
"There is a slightly longer way with less of a hill which I might use for the next few weeks. I may even take the car." The car????? Walk!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I think that Mama Seagull must've mistaken you for someone else - apparently they can remember/recognise faces. Maybe try wearing a disguise next time!
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DeleteI decided to ask AI for advice on your behalf. Here is what it said:
DeleteTo protect CC from seagulls on his shop runs, he needs to shield his head and hide all food. He can use several practical strategies to stay safe on his route:
Carry an open umbrella: A standard brolly is the best physical shield. It blocks their dive path and makes CC look too big to tackle.
Wear a hat or hoodie: If he cannot carry an umbrella, a thick hat or a pulled-up hood will protect his head from scratches.
Add "eyes" to his gear: To deter them from swooping his back, he can try putting a pair of large, fake eye stickers on the back of his hat or bag.
Keep moving and stay calm: If a gull squawks loudly or swoops low, CC should keep his arms up to shield his head and walk away quickly. Waving his arms around will only make the bird more aggressive.
Stare them down: If a gull is perched nearby watching him, CC should look it straight in the eye. University research shows that gulls are much less likely to attack if they know a human is staring directly at them.
Stick to the walls: When walking past high-risk areas, CC should walk close to buildings or walls. This blocks the angles gulls use to swoop down.
At no point does it suggest taking the car.
The best part of the story is not the seagull. It’s that you still go out and get the papers. As a former newspaper man, it warms the cockles of my heart. - Brian
ReplyDeleteJust at the weekend Brian
DeleteVicious types those seagulls. This song too, epic shoegaze seagullery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In9yq3oNqCg
ReplyDeleteI can sympathise CC. My experience all those years ago still makes me shudder. https://unthoughtofthoughsomehow.blogspot.com/2017/07/divebomb.html
ReplyDeleteHappened to me a few years ago and I too thought of the Flock Of Seagulls song: https://jukeboxtimemachine.com/2022/07/23/a-flock-of-seagulls-adam-and-the-ants-and-the-yin-and-yang-of-life/
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