Inverness BID launches a survey ‘on gull disturbance incidents’ in the city centre
Inverness Business Improvement District (BID) has launched its own survey regarding the impact of gulls on those working, shopping and visiting in the city centre after the organisation was left disappointed.
That is because Inverness BID was unable to engage in full gull population control measures this year – just 175 eggs were collected this year in Inverness compared to last year’s tally of almost 2000.
Now BIDs in Inverness and Nairn are pointing the finger of blame at new NatureScot guidance which led to licences being issued late and for much less eggs, by the time they became active many chicks had hatched.
It is understood that part of the issue was NatureScot requiring information about how they were a health and safety risk so in preparation for renewed efforts next year Inverness BID has launched a survey.
On the survey it is stated: “BID are collecting information on gull disturbance incidents in the city centre during the summer of 2024. This information will be anonymised and used to inform NatureScot and support our future gull management programme (subject to funding).
“If you have experienced or witnessed a gull incident, please take a moment to report this below. Your input is much appreciated and will help us to assess and address the issue.”
Click here to take part in the Inverness BID gull survey.
