Normal herring gull behaviour??

[wildherbalian85]

I knew they could be cunning, boisterous and even aggressive but i had know idea they where capable of this....

YouTube - Seagull Tries to Eat Live Pigeon

attacking and trying to eat a pigeon!!

[griffgrouch]

I wish I didn't watch that now.

[healfdan]

I have seen this behaviour on a few occasions. The first time I rescued the pigeon but it was so badly injured I finished up dispatching it. After that I allowed nature to take its course. The Herring gull is omnivorous and will take anything from offal to vulnerable or sickly birds and small mammals.
It is only when we are confronted with such scenes that our natural compassion for the under dog causes us distress. What you see on the film is the natural world in action, as savage as it is beautiful.
Healfdan

[Littlesparrow]

I use to live in Weston Super mare and I have seen Gulls kill an injured pigeon. I haven't seen them attack a healthy bird.

[leon_heller]

Our closest relative, the chimp, likes the occasional piece of meat. They often combine forces to catch monkeys and pull them apart while they are still alive.

[Hobjob]

I've watched Black-headed gulls indulging in cannibalism - nicking next door-neighbour's BH chicks.