Seagulls under Attack

SEAGULLS have become the subject of increasing attack from people reading into the local press lately. Gulls are sure a common sight here in Llandudno, but over recent years they seem to have become more and more of a problem. Swooping down stealing ice creams and other food straight out of peoples hands, tearing refuse sacks apart etc. As I understand the town used to operate culls 'pricking eggs' so i'm told, but is this really the right thing to do? Some would argue and say it's our fault they behave this way leaving food and bin bags lying around.

What's the opinion of our readers on this topic?

Ahh this is the life...

Pictured Today, Llandudno Promenade

A spot of Bird Watching

AFTER WATCHING our neighbouring seagulls and their new chicks for the past few weeks or so from the distance of our bedroom window, me and my partner decided we wanted to get a closer look so we popped down to the shop and purchased a National Geographic telescope with variable zoom options. The detail is absolutely amazing, it's like watching our very own nature programme. The mother is constantly back and forth regurgitating its stomach contents to feed the 3 hungry little chicks who seem to have inexhaustible appetites, one of the chicks is smaller than the other two which poses questions to us whether it will survive full term to flight and be able to fend for itself. I shall let you know how they get on.

They're Everywhere

Well I knew it wouldn't be long before our neighbouring little sprogs were to hatch, they are now the proud parents of 3 hungry little chicks. Stay tuned to see more... coming soon...

Good Luck Phil

Firstly apologies for my distance lately, for I have been basking away in the sunshine. Now that finally a dull day has arrived, it makes perfect chance for a spot of blogging whilst other bloggers with nothing better to do prefer to make the most of the finer weather by logging on constantly throughout the heat of the day. Each to their own as I say.

Anyway, let's start off back with something a bit funny.

I happened to be walking across Upper Mostyn Street the other day when myself and good friend of mine bumped into our old towns friend Phil of the Kings Head, known by many locals in and around Llandudno, Phil is a true character and squire and I always have time for a bit of banter and friendly chat with him. He was making his way up town so we accompanied him for a short walk as we were going in the same direction. Phil walked between myself and friend of mine, and just moments into our walk a ray or sunshine shone over him and the heavens opened... literally, and he was anointed with the towns blessing. Was it sheer luck that me and my good friend were missed by a fraction..., or then again for Phil giving us the best laugh we'd had in ages, was he the lucky one for getting a free half off us!

Cheers Phil, will never forget that one!

God bless you.

Its that Time of Year again!

I was woken a little abruptly at the crack of dawn this morning when I heard this irritating and constant clucking coming from outside my bedroom windowsill. You can't turn your head for they're at it everywhere lately. I couldn't help but laugh the other evening whilst walking along the prom, a mother in her 80's cries out in disgust 'goodness gracious' to her daughter next to her pointing at the mating pair on top of a car outside the Hydro. It won't be long before the little sprogs start appearing on rooftops across the town posing a danger to innocent passers by, whatever happened to controlled culling.