Residents blame McDonald’s closure for an explosion of violent crows
Crows are apparently going on a violent rampage in Hull - and residents think it’s all to do with a branch of McDonald’s closing down.
With old scraps of burgers and fries no longer lying on the floor for the birds to peck at, people think they are turning hangry and attacking themselves and other birds as a result.
Business owner Paul Rymer found a dead pigeon that had been attacked by a group of violent crows outside his premises at Kingston Retail Park.
He said: “We came into work one morning to find a pigeon all mangled and being pecked at by two crows.
“They were both standing over it and we obviously scared them away.
Hangry: Locals think crows are hungry after losing McDonald’s scraps (Pexels)
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“When you get something like McDonald’s shutting for a few weeks it’s what happens, but there’s a lot of related problems down here with pigeon mess and litter that need to be sorted.
“Something should be done about them.”
Other business owners think the birds have been acting aggressive for a year - way before the McDonald’s branch closed for a refurb.
Phil Storey said: “It’s a particular problem because of the litter. Nobody knows what a bin looks like these days.
Closed: The McDonald’s branch in Hull is having a refurb (SWNS)
“They seem to be attacking pigeons and each other. It’s not really putting anyone off coming down here, but it can be a bit intimidating for old people and children.”
Wildlife expert Tim Cockerill said that the crows eating the pigeon probably didn’t kill it and were more likely “scavenging” on it.
He added: “They are very, very clever and if they see an opportunity to get something they will exploit it completely.
“They don’t really cause any problems for humans, but there are other similar black birds that they get mistaken for, that can do.”
Top pic: SWNS
