Drones will be used to get better information on where the gulls nest and breed. Dumfries and Galloway Council said the survey will help it better understand and manage urban gull problems across south-west Scotland.
The council said it receives increased reports every summer as adult birds protect their chicks during the breeding season. The drones will focus on rooftops and nesting areas, and the findings will help inform any future management and conservation work.
How widespread are the gull problems?
Many towns across the region have issues with gulls diving at people, stealing food and covering cars with their droppings. Dumfries, in particular, has had problems despite not being in a coastal location.
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Who will carry out the survey?
The council's environmental health team will carry out the drone survey. It stressed that the drones are
