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1 Noisy and abrasive, gulls are bullies. They pick on birds of a smaller size so they can devour their victims' eggs and chicks. They circle around us eyeing our food and waiting for an opportune moment to come and snatch any scrap they can get. They make a mess when they congregate near garbage dumps to scavenge for something edible. All told, gulls are aggressive feeders. They dine on anything they can eat. Hence, eggs, young birds, fish, crabs, worms, reptiles, amphibians, and even rubbish are all on their menu. Sometimes, their quest for food could lead them to fly through airfields; undoubtedly, such action can jeopardize gulls' lives, damage aircrafts, and pose threats to passengers on board.