Can you feed seagulls? Waste management experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk have warned people to avoid feeding seagulls because feeding and interacting with seagulls allows them to become more comfortable around humans, increasing the chance they feel confident enough to attack. Feeding seagulls encourages them to continue to flock to public places in search of food instead of out at sea. Can you be fined for feeding seagulls? The team at BusinessWaste.co.uk advises people to never actively feed seagulls because this can exacerbate the problem.

Source: The Times June 23, 2025 09:23 UTC