Eastbourne Seagulls Demand Airbourne Display Slot After Claiming They've Been Flying Here All Year
Local birds accuse visiting aircraft of "turning up for four days and getting all the attention".
Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Local birds accuse visiting aircraft of "turning up for four days and getting all the attention".
Bird representatives describe allegations as "completely circumstantial".
Witnesses say the victim was still holding it at the time.
Birds insist surrendering three chips per portion is "a long-standing local tradition".
Bird reportedly unwilling to rule out "future opportunities".
Birds now refusing anything below restaurant quality.