The winged fears were imagined nicking chips from individuals on Blackpool seafront recently.
In one image, a man can be seen consuming his fish and chips while 2 seagulls silently keep watch close by.
But in a later breeze, he is surrounded by a minimum of 18 seagulls who desire a bite of a bite of his supper
In another set of snaps, a lady can be seen holding a chip out for a seagull that is diving near her.
But she later on looks horrified as a flock of them ditch over a portion of food on the flooring.
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Lifeguard Lauren Brook, 23, said: “They’re a constant nuisance.
“Generally, visitors might feed them or put a chip out on the floor for them or encourage them to take it from their hand.
“But if you get some food out, they pick it straight up and they want more and then they come and attack them after that.
“When I’ve not been working I’ve been attacked by them. When I’ve been having a sandwich walking along, I’ve been swooped on by a seagull.
“The main thing is for people to just realise that by feeding them, it’s making them worse, so don’t feed them.”
Blackpool Council said seagulls are a “natural part of seaside life,” however they advised citizens and travelers not to feed them.
“Seagulls are a natural part of seaside life and we have around seven miles of coastline so it is inevitable that birds are attracted to the environment,” a spokesperson said.
“However, we urge residents and tourists not to feed them or leave litter or food behind on the streets which may encourage them.
“As part of that goal we provide many litter bins located across the Promenade and the town to dispose of waste.
“We also look wider to tackle any potential problems by additionally providing seagull-proof refuse sacks free of charge to residential properties that aren’t suitable for wheeled bins.”
