Sea Gulls

18 02, 2021

3 reasons to not feed the seagulls

By |2021-02-11T17:13:35+00:00February 18th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Coastal Alabama is rich with beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The smell of salt water, the sounds of the gulls and the waves, and the sugar-white sand are all a part of the beach experience. To keep our beaches and coastal area healthy and inviting, we ask our visitors to help by following the Leave Only Footprints program.  Respecting the area’s wildlife is another way to make sure the coast is a fun place to visit. The seagulls may look friendly, but [...]

18 02, 2020

Four reasons why you should resist feeding birds at the beach

By |2020-01-31T16:36:17+00:00February 18th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Feeding seagulls at the beach sounds like a lovely beach pastime and an ideal way to get rid of uneaten sandwiches and chips. But please take a few moments to discover four reasons why this is not a good idea: Seagulls can turn quite aggressive when they believe a chip is owed to them. They can chase and even peck you until you give them a tasty treat. When a flock of seagulls comes together, it becomes yet more dangerous [...]

12 07, 2017

Why you shouldn’t feed the birds at the beach

By |2017-07-12T15:30:38+00:00July 12th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

We’ve probably all done it: throw a torn-off piece of bread into the air for sea gulls to swoop down and catch in their beaks. In fact, it’s kinda fun. Cheetos and crackers, too. But the next time you are tempted to feed the birds, don’t. Just don’t. There are reasons for this. First, it’s dangerous to someone holding out their hand to the sharp peck of a gull’s beak. Second, it makes these beautiful creatures become a nuisance. They [...]

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