Herring gull at Burghead Harbour, Scotland.
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Research has found that urban gulls work out what’s good to eat by watching humans.
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For one, they’ll work as a team to dive bomb potential enemies, even vomiting or defecating on them.
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Gulls have a reputation for being the bad boys of the seaside.
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Corvids and parrots might be the superstars of the bird world - but other species like gulls, geese and even chicken have shown some impressive skills too.
Seagulls travel together in groups, but prefer to be alone when they feel sick.
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Birds can usually sense when they are not feeling well and like many other creatures, seem to seek out-of-the-way places to be alone.
When the chips are down.
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What’s the answer? Fight or flight?