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Fines for feeding seagulls introduced in east Devon | Fines for feeding seagulls introduced in east Devon |
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People caught feeding seagulls on beaches in Devon face £80 fines from Monday. | People caught feeding seagulls on beaches in Devon face £80 fines from Monday. |
The punishment is being introduced in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Beer and Seaton as part of a Public Space Protection Order. | The punishment is being introduced in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Beer and Seaton as part of a Public Space Protection Order. |
Andrew Ennis of East Devon District Council said the move is designed to "ratchet up the message one notch". | Andrew Ennis of East Devon District Council said the move is designed to "ratchet up the message one notch". |
A charity said the birds are a natural part of our country's wildlife but some species are now in decline. | A charity said the birds are a natural part of our country's wildlife but some species are now in decline. |
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said on its website that while it is "best to avoid widespread feeding of gulls," a ban on feeding them alone was not enough to solve the problem. | The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said on its website that while it is "best to avoid widespread feeding of gulls," a ban on feeding them alone was not enough to solve the problem. |
The council said its officials were able to issue the fines and it was hoping that people would pass on information to the council about breaches. |
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