The seagull is probably the bird that should be the Florida state bird, instead of the Blue Jay. These birds are practically domesticated and very tame. They have lost most fear of humans, living beside them very comfortably. They feed off of our trash and hand outs. As a kid I loved feeding the birds at the beach. A whole flock would gather around me as I shared my potato chips. Some would come right up to me and take the chip right out of my hand. It was great fun. As an adult, however, I have since learned that a flock of seagulls makes a great mess as they defecate and regurgitate without shame…. and sometimes on the hand that is feeding them.
- Posted:2 years ago