Councillor Jill Desayrah suggested that contraceptives may be a "safe sex for seagulls," addressing the growing issues caused by increasing gull populations in urban areas.
Experts express skepticism over using contraceptives as a solution for controlling gull populations, noting many species are under conservation concern despite urban presence.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds emphasizes that gulls are not uniformly thriving, with many species like herring gulls facing significant population declines.
Worcester city considers implementing a pilot program for bird contraceptives, following successful strategies in other European cities, amid concerns for population growth.
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