The council has swooped on hundreds of seagull nests in a bid to curb the chaos caused by the birds across Dumfries and Galloway this year.
A contractor spent months removing 275 nests and 450 eggs from council buildings – after getting permission from NatureScot.
The majority of nests and eggs were recovered in Dumfries , while others were picked up in Stranraer, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, and Sanquhar.
Several council buildings, including primary schools and community centres, have also been “gull-proofed” by fitting roof spikes, wires or nets to prevent seagulls landing and nesting.
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