Growing urban gull population poses challenges in Dutch cities

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Growing urban gull population poses challenges in Dutch cities

The number of seagulls nesting in urban areas across the Netherlands continues to rise, with approximately 10 percent of the country’s herring gull and lesser black-backed gull populations now settling on rooftops of residential and commercial buildings, according to recent surveys. Despite efforts to deter the birds, experts say adaptation is the only realistic solution for municipalities and residents.