Across the United Kingdom, citizens are living in fear of terrorizing seagull gangs, with rival ‘XL Gully’ crews competing for the title of Britain’s toughest avian thugs. In Liverpool, the notorious ‘XL Gullies Gang,’ led by ‘Bugsy Seagull,’ is causing havoc. However, Bugsy is not the only feathered ruffian vying for dominance. Across the nation, our readers have reported their own encounters with feathery fiends eager to dethrone the ‘top level boss,’ turning daily life into a veritable flightmare.
These aggressive gulls, driven by their insatiable desire for supremacy, are causing chaos nationwide. Alarming tales of their reign of terror have emerged from Essex, Norfolk, Scarborough, Sheffield, and even as far north as Scotland. The picturesque town of Beccles, nestled within the Suffolk and Norfolk Broads, is under siege by a seagull so menacing he’s earned the moniker ‘Steven Seagull,’ a nod to the hard-nosed Hollywood actor and martial arts aficionado.
Local resident Martin shared his harrowing experience with the Daily Star: ‘This seagull walks around up and down the street as if he owns the joint. Swiping any food he can get his beak on.’ Even Sheffield’s rock scene has been influenced by these feathered felons, with the band Santiago Kings dedicating a song to a notorious bird known locally as ‘Steven Seagull.’ Their lyrics describe him as: ‘Steven seagull, he’s a secret eagle.’
Megan Miller, 33, from Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, shared her experiences with a particularly dominant seagull she’s named Judas, who has taken over her garden and earned the nickname ‘guard gull.’ She revealed: ‘He’s hardcore, every time another seagull comes anywhere near he will go for them and practically take a chunk out of a wing.’ Despite her initial fear, Megan has developed a begrudging affection for Judas, who has become her ally in keeping other pesky seagulls away from her patio. Megan even shared his culinary preferences: ‘His favorite foods are pizza, fruit and Cathedral City cheese,’ although she suspects he may be making weekend trips to the pier for fish and chips, as he’s ‘around a bit less’ then.
In Liverpool, another assertive seagull has been making its presence felt at the waterfront by the Liver Building, aiming to become the ‘top level boss.’ Richard Eames, a reader, captured the bird in action, stealing a chip while giving the camera a defiant stare, and commented, ‘no arguing with this one.’ Meanwhile, in Dundee, Scotland, Lisa Millar reports being besieged by greedy gulls that tap on her window demanding food when they’re hungry. These brazen birds have become a constant nuisance, leaving residents feeling terrorized in their own homes.
The reign of terror perpetrated by these ‘XL Gully’ gangs is a growing concern across the UK. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report any aggressive or intimidating behavior by seagulls to the relevant authorities. Only through collective action can we hope to curb the menace of these feathered thugs and restore peace to our communities.