Seagulls are protected under the “Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918”. This means that it is illegal to capture, kill, or keep a seagull in your home (unless you have a special permit).

So, no: you cannot go into the Meijer parking lot, yoink a seagull from the flock, and take it home.

This PSA has been brought to you by an argument with my son during a grocery pick-up.

Thank you.

  • @[email protected]
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    533 months ago

    So unfair. Meanwhile, if a flock of seagulls picks you up and flies away with you, there are no legal consequences for them whatsoever.

    • @zero_spelled_with_an_ecks
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      3 months ago

      Almost happened to me once, but then I ran. I ran so far away. I just ran, I ran all night and day.

    • SharkEatingBreakfastOP
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      3 months ago

      I understand that this is upsetting, as I know many Michigan residents who have lost loved ones in the Seagull Wars.

      However, seagull deterrents are legal, as long as it does not directly harm the birds themselves.

    • @[email protected]
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      113 months ago

      So unfair. Meanwhile, if a flock of seagulls picks you up and flies away with you, there are no legal consequences for them whatsoever.

      A human would probably be too heavy for a flock of seagulls to fly away with. They’d be more likely to run so far away with you.

      • @[email protected]
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        33 months ago

        A human would probably be too heavy for a flock of seagulls to fly away with.

        Perhaps too heavy for Herring Gulls, but they could be carried by Great Black-Backed Gulls.

    • ivanafterall
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      93 months ago

      Not entirely true. In bird culture, that is considered a dick move.

      • @[email protected]
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        63 months ago

        Unless the seagulls pick you up in a giant ass peach with the intention of freeing you from an abusive parent.

    • @[email protected]
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      63 months ago

      However, if A Flock of Seagulls picked you up and took off with you, there WOULD be legal consequences.