‘Pyscho’ seagulls dive-bomb family and hold them hostage inside bungalow

A terrified family have become prisoners in their own home following a series of "coordinated attacks" from "psycho" seagulls.

Dad Dave Baker, 43, claims to have been dive-bombed on multiple occasions whereas mum Nicki, 41, will phone daughter Katrina, 10, to bring the garden parasol out to allow for safe passage back into her house.

The Bakers moved into their seaside bungalow in Kinmel Bay, North Wales, two years ago.

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Although at first the spot seemed idyllic, their new home soon turned into a living hell, reports NorthWalesLive.

The family discovered that the property is a favourite nesting spot for Herring Gulls – notoriously aggressive when protecting their eggs and chicks.

Nicki said: "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."

On Monday (June 27) their postman was dive-bombed. Even their dog – Jessie, a fully-grown Staffie Collie mix – isn't immune.

"She’s a big, strapping dog but she’s terrified of them," said Nicki.

Things came to a head for the Bakers this year when a chick fell from the roof, injuring its wing.

"The parents seemed to blame us and the dog," said Nicki.

As well as dive-bombing victims to protect their young, seagulls will defecate and vomit on anyone they see as a threat.

A roofer has twice refused to repair the home for fear of being attacked and the family must now endure leaks as well as the territorial birds with 6ft wingspans.

Seagulls are protected by law and it is illegal to remove their eggs, or to disturb their nests, once they have begun nesting.

Dave knows this, but is incensed that human safety comes second to wildlife sensitivities.

"I’m worried for the safety of my wife and daughter," he said.

"If the birds were a pest, like rats, you could lay down poison.

"But the authorities seem to think human life is worth less than that of a flying rodent. If my daughter gets injured, however, I will take action."

Taking Jessie for a wee on the communal green opposite the bungalow is one daily task that can't be avoided.

Dave has learned the hard way not to go unprotected – now he always holds the garden parasol aloft as he and the dog shuffle into the open.

"Sometimes he takes a garden broom for extra protection," said Nicki.

"When I go out by myself, I have a walking stick to fend off the birds. I used to carry an umbrella but it wasn’t very practical."

"Usually they prefer to attack in groups and dive-bomb you one at a time, like it’s coordinated. They swoop down, with claws out and they can get very close. They are psychos."

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Dave and Nicki both accept that co-existing with seagulls is the price of living by the seaside. They have no wish to harm the birds but would prefer it if they didn’t return every year.

They’ve begun exploring solutions, including netting and spikes that can be placed over nesting areas.

"But I’ve seen gulls nesting on roofs with spikes, so I’m not sure how effective they are," said Nicki.

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