The decrease is because of the loss of nesting habitat and lack of food availability, the RSPB says.

They are the sound of our seaside, and can often be seen stealing a pasty, a sandwich or some chips.

Seagulls. But, love them or loathe them, they are in decline, according to wildlife experts.

While the birds may appear to be thriving, they are on the red list - the highest level - for British bird species of concern, because their population has dropped by 72% in 55 years.

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    Ms Allen added that in general seagulls do not attack people for food, and that only happens when they are nesting.

    Or if you’ve got something from Greggs. In our local city centre (miles from any sea), at least three people seem to get attacked or mugged for food by seagulls every lunchtime, and have done for a few years. I don’t think they nest all year round.

    I swear they’ve been getting more aggressive over the last couple of years though - they’ve been killing pigeons in the city centre, and attacking people’s cats in their gardens, and on at least one occasion, killing and half-eating some kittens.