'Psycho' seagulls force family under siege to grab broom and garden parasol for protection

A family have become prisoners in their own home after being subjected by "psycho" seagulls.

Dad Dave Baker, 43, says he has been frequently dive-bombed in "co-ordinated attacks" while braving the walk to the local shops. It has gotten to the point where mum Nicki, 41, must phone ahead and ask daughter Katrina, 10, to grab a garden parasol on the way home.

“OMG they are dangerous,” sighed Nicki. “Yesterday it took me three attempts to get home.

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“It’s very stressful for us as a family. On school days, Dave has to go outside first and open the car door so that Katrina can dash outside without being attacked.”

It's not just the family who have become victims to the seagulls, however. On Monday the postman was dive-bombed while the family's pet Staffie is often chased back inside, North Wales Live reports.

“She’s a big, strapping dog but she’s terrified of them,” said Nicki. “And she’s supposed to be a dangerous breed!”

The family moved into the seaside bungalow in Kinmel Bay, Conwy, North Wales, two years ago before discovering it was a favoured nesting sport for Herring Gulls. It appears the problems began after a chick fell from the roof and injured its wing.

“The parents seemed to blame us and the dog,” said Nicki It is common for seagulls to become aggressive when protecting their nesting sites.

A roofer has been called on two occasions and refused to repair the roof due to the seagull's horrifying presence which means the family must now also endure leaks as well as bullying from the birds. The gulls are protected by law and it is illegal to remove their eggs or disturb their nests.

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