Following several complaints so far this year Cllr Tim Eagle (Buckie Ward) is seeking to hear more about problem Gulls in and around Buckie.
Commenting Cllr Tim Eagle said;
“I have been contacted by several local people about seagulls causing problems across Buckie. These have ranged from noise problems to actual attacks. Whilst we all wish to live and support nature sadly these conflicts do sometimes arise. A control programme in Elgin paid for through the common good fund has been successful in recent years in helping to reduce incidents of gull attacks. It is possible that we could consider something similar for Buckie.
“There are several things that can be done to help limit the problems caused including deterring birds from nesting on houses, if the problem is widespread throughout the area than as a community we may wish to consider a few trials using specialist pest controllers to see what could be done to help.
“I would be really keen to hear from residents in Buckie about there views on Gulls and whether they believe anything should be done. It would be important to have the backing of local people if we were to consider looking into some trial work.”
“Local people can contact me through Facebook or at my council e-mail address, [email protected]"
