A SEAGULL has been designated a special parking space at Parc Llandudno.

The RSPCA came to the aid of a nesting gull based in the busy car park in Llandudno after being alerted to reports of an injured gull.

However, the animal welfare charity attended – on Sunday, June 9 – to find the gull had built a nest containing an egg on a raised island separating four parking spaces.

RSPCA animal collection officer Will Galvin said: “I arrived at Parc Llandudno to find a young gull nesting over an egg, in a very busy car park. The gull was clearly a little frightened and members of the public understandably curious."

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The seagull was found on a raised island separating four parking spaces

Due to concerns for the gull and egg, so worked with security staff at the retail park who agreed to tape off the area to try and keep people and the gull - which is protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 - separated.

Between the months of May and July, RSPCA Cymru advises leaving gulls alone until the breeding season is over.

Mr Galvin added: “Thankfully, staff were really helpful in agreeing to tape off the area and keep the gull and the

public at a safe distance.

“Gulls are amazing animals – but living alongside them can present some challenges.

“We urge people in North Wales and beyond to leave gulls alone during breeding season, and then seek

humane preventative measures to ensure they do not return to problem areas in the future.”