The call “Issuing hatted postmen” as seagulls attack in Cornish town

CornwallLive readers have discussed news that in one Cornish town, the stations are sprinting more than they are delivering, thanks to some fiery seagulls. Royal Mail has issued a warning, pointing the finger at these birds for any postal delays in Liskeard.

Locals have been advised not to blame the post for the delayed mail, but rather the seagulls who have claimed the streets as their own personal territory, although they are obviously only protecting their young and are themselves a protected species. Readers have different opinions about birds and have had their say in our comments section.

Ryan Lean, Royal Mail manager at Liskeard depot, identified the seagulls on the roof as the culprit behind the postal team’s newfound sprinting skills. In a recent letter to Calea Bogdara residents, Mr Lean said: “As you may be aware, we are currently experiencing some difficulties delivering safely to you and your neighbor due to seagulls in the area, which are flocking to staff of delivery to protect their young’.

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Royal Mail’s letter gives residents a choice: wait for seagulls to clear the coast for mail delivery, or beat the birds by redirecting mail to a safer address.

Popdiping thinks, “Time to rip off a few hundred.” Baggyboatee replies, “I don’t agree with them being slaughtered…I love. They must be diverted to build their nests elsewhere because once they nest in one place they will return every year if not discouraged. Broadcast the post people with helmets, after all they don’t have to have any excuse for being late with the post!”

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Acourier was in trouble: “If this had happened to me in Helston while you were delivering, coming down past me. I noticed young seagulls on the roof next door.”

Smiffys dad complains, “The seagulls have been nesting on my roof for the past two years. This year he was very aggressive. If a person attacks me, I’m allowed to defend myself, but if seagulls do it, you can’t fight back!”

Cornishbeauty replies: “Because seagulls are an endangered species and are only looking for food to feed their young. Also, seagulls don’t harm a human being, come on now.

On Facebook, Lynne Child says: “He’s just protecting his family. Seeing as humans are the ones who have stolen their nesting grounds, for their million pound+ cliff houses, do what we did as kids living by the sea, get an umbrella!”

Mike Hampton is confused: “I read this while they were attacking cookies!!” Bradley Ralph complains: “My post office refused to deliver to my ‘safe place’ because it’s not safe! The seagulls nesting in the bungalows next door are attacking him!”

Bex Richards writes: “Likewise in Helston, in my area we have 4 or maybe more baby gulls on our roofs.” Sancia Jane Stafford replies, “She’s only protecting her young.”

Nicola S Ticky Bone loves birds: “My roof gulls are my friends. They only had 2 babies this year instead of 3. I’m harassing my neighbors though because last year they pulled a supersolar!”

Tracy Morgan agrees: “That’s right, they only pounce if they feel the chicks are threatened. I’ve had them on my roof for 28 years with no problems, they really trust me to protect their chicks when they fall.”

Have you been affected by plunging seagulls? What do you think is the solution? Tell us what you think in our comments section.