And saw this woman chasing after a gull with a piece of burlap.
It seemed to have a couple of injuries and with the help finally of her spouse, they managed to capture the poor thing.
I think this might have been the mate of the injured bird - he was certainly keeping an eye on things. As they were leaving (on a Vespa type bike) to take the bird to get it some help, it seemed to be following them from the sky.
This little video shows my second encounter quite well. I had to do a bit of editing to make it watchable, then I had to re-do sound, so I gave you my best "Audubon Narrators Voice" ;)
I am tempted to re-edit & post it to youtube along with the stills I got of their faces (and a different dialogue). There is a reason it is called the fight or flight response! They just would not leave the poor birds alone! Of course, it would then start a trend for youngsters everywhere to chase seagulls and other birds, so there is no point.
I am also tempted to plaster their photos all over the neighbourhood, with "Shame on You" in red across the bottom. If they are our tenants (which I think they may be) I will slip a photo and explanation under the door for momma to take care of the matter!
Yes, I can be that kind of a bitch.
Am I over-reacting? I don't think so, walking through is one thing, deliberately chasing them over and over is cruel.
Have a good day all.
Very cool video, Reb. Fun stuff. I don't see a great deal of harm in the kids chasing them. If the birds felt seriously threatened, they wouldn't have come back, probably in a hopeful search for junk food. Those kids just need to have something better to do, but it's pretty much a natural temptation for kids and flocks of birds. You did a wonderful job narrating and filming. :)
ReplyDeleteNice also to know that someone is looking out for the injured birds.
Nicely done, Reb.
ReplyDeleteGreat video. Of course I've seen The Birds enough times to be a little concerned when I see all those birds gathering like that. ;-)
ReplyDelete"Kids these days!"
ReplyDeleteNice job!
Awww pretty birdy! :)
ReplyDeleteAs I read through this, I am really sorry but that old "Davy Jones" song popped into my head, and now I'm singing, "GULL, Look What You've Done To Meeee....." hehehe
Hilary, yes, I think I channeled Mom, there for a few minutes.
ReplyDeleteLeah, thanks!
Thanks, Jay. I was going to go that way, but decided not to. If I ever see crows do that though...
Gary, thanks!
AJ, damn, why didn't I think of that! I could have used that as background music.
Good video, Reb. And your voice-over sounded great!
ReplyDeleteGood editing job.
Thanks Sis! I had a hell of a time getting a voice over on there!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!
ReplyDeleteTerrie
Terrie, thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou're great with videos too! I think it's a built-in instinct for kids to chase birds...I see them doing it at the beach & park the moment more than 3 birds are gathered together. I often wonder if kids have a bit of labrador in them :P
ReplyDeleteGulls freak me out but it's nice that couple took care of the injured bird.
Thanks Jo. Well, that explains it then... labrador kids ;)
ReplyDeleteGulls freak you out? Well, I can see that, they are so numerous and noisy.
on the boardwalk at AC a gull took a hot dog right out of my son's hand!! He was about 12 and was trying so hard not to freak out as there were girls nearby.
ReplyDeleteOf course I couldn't stop laughing - unfit, I know -
they make me nervous when they don't move in the parking lot. I just know the idiot behind me is going to hit me while I'm watching out for the birds.
Dianne, that is so mean, laughing at your son...of course I would have too! ;)
ReplyDeleteI suspect that is what happened to the injured bird, someone hit him, maybe while avoiding a car pulling out.