Mr Sanday said one gull swooped on Spring three or four times, while another circled overhead. … But a cat being attacked by a seagull might not be an unusual as you think. Graeme Taylor, a principal science advisor at the Department of Conservation, said the gull in question was probably a southern black-backed gull.

What is the natural predator of a seagull?

Though their natural diet includes crabs and small fish, they are known to be scavengers and will gladly take human food and are often considered thieves. The main predators of seagulls are sharks, but they would also steer clear from dogs, cats, foxes and other larger animals.

Should I let my cat kill birds?

A stray cat is absolutely guaranteed to kill birds and other wildlife, even if it’s got a nice person leaving food outside for it. That’s what cats do. They hunt, regardless of whether they’re hungry. Ideally, you can bring the stray cat to a no-kill shelter.