As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Giant scary robot monster bird to protect Sydney Opera House from marauding seagulls

In a bid to keep gulls from scavenging, management is currently trialling a giant mechanical bird

The giant mechanical bird is reported at a cost of $6500

The idea followed after Scotland's Network Railway used a robot falcon to keep one of its train stations free from birds and poop

The lifelike plastic predators are designed to swivel their heads, flap their wings and shriek

Management has installed signs in multiple languages advising the public to not feed birds and prevent them from scavenging



PUBLISHED: 05:29, 20 September 2014 | UPDATED: 09:07, 20 September 2014

Restaurateurs and their diners know the best way to a hungry seagulls' stomach is through their half-eaten food.

The idea followed after Scotland's Network Railway turned to technology to keep Edinburgh's main train station free from birds and poop by building a robot falcon to scare them awayIn a bid to keep gulls from scavenging, management is currently trialling different deterrents, including a robot bird to protect patrons who dine along the Sydney Opera House.

The giant mechanical bird is reported at a cost of $6500 to prevent the out-of-control gulls targeting or attacking tourists and diners for free food.

As spring approaches, seagulls are continuing to feast off plates or brazenly stealing food out of visitors' hands as patrons sit outside to enjoy the sunshine

Hollywood pop singer, Hilary Duff was under attack when she was plagued by a flock of seagulls while eating lunch Down Under early this month.

Nibbling on hot chips and salad at Sydney's Opera bar, the Lizzie McGuire actress looked nervous and was spotted protecting herself by hunching throughout the meal.

Management have installed signs in multiple languages around the city and beaches, advising the public to not feed birds and prevent them from scavenging.




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