Herring Gull Wears Its Lunch (Tray)

This greedy Seagull bit off more than it could chew at lunchtime in Kittybrewster. These Photos taken in Granite city have gone viral online after being posted to the Mearns Leader Facebook Page.

Published 16th Jul 2015

This greedy Herring Gull bit off more than it could chew at lunchtime on Thursday in Kittybrewster. These Photos taken in Granite city have gone viral online after being posted to the .

Passers-by tried to help remove the polystyrene box from the birds head but it flew off before they could successfully help it.

Scottish SPCA Chief Inspector John Carle said: "It looks like the gull can still fly which will make it difficult to catch.

"However, if anyone spots the bird they should contact our animal helpline on 03000 999 999."

Reports that this, as yet, unnamed Gull is related to Sam the Seagull are unconfirmed.