Just wanted to let y'all know: you can't kidnap seagulls from a parking lot.
Just wanted to let y'all know: you can't kidnap seagulls from a parking lot.
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.
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So unfair. Meanwhile, if a flock of seagulls picks you up and flies away with you, there are no legal consequences for them whatsoever.
55 0 ReplyAlmost happened to me once, but then I ran. I ran so far away. I just ran, I ran all night and day.
20 0 ReplyIt's not so bad, really. From up here, Aurora borealis comes in view
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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.
18 0 ReplySo 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.
11 0 ReplyA 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.
3 0 ReplyPerhaps if they were to put you on a line between them
3 0 ReplyI really feel there’s a coconut joke in here somewhere
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Not entirely true. In bird culture, that is considered a dick move.
9 0 ReplyUnless the seagulls pick you up in a giant ass peach with the intention of freeing you from an abusive parent.
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However, if A Flock of Seagulls picked you up and took off with you, there WOULD be legal consequences.
6 0 ReplyThis is their land, we just moved here
5 0 ReplySeagulls have no respect for the law. https://i.makeagif.com/media/2-19-2018/aP6IRw.gif
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