Freaked out locals have told of being under attack from dive bombing seagulls on their street.
Neighbours have spoken of the birds' aggressiveness during the current breeding season. And on street in Dalry has seen a number of reported incidents of gulls sweeping down on residents and dogs.
For most of the year, the city sky dwellers are content to scavenge for food at the beach and through rubbish bins. But come breeding season from late March to July, the birds are incredibly protective and will swoop down, dive bomb and attack people or animals they think pose a threat to their young.
