A seaside restaurant in Perth equipped guests with water guns to fight off seagulls and defend their food.
Toby Evans, the owner of the Sheets pizza store, says there is no way out. The stealthy gulls are too powerful, especially to rob children's food, which has affected the restaurant business. "I think humanitarianism, I don't have a lot of options." "We went to Toys R Us to buy these super water guns," he said. "We got one for each table outside. We only add water to it, and when the seagulls come, the guests fight them with water guns. "
The restaurant, Hillarys Boat Harbour, Evans, on the northern outskirts of Perth, says many restaurants are loyal to the idea that water guns are welcome. "they like it, especially the male customers, who sit down to eat, drink beer and shoot birds," Evans said. "the guests appreciate what we've done for them, and they like that. Water cannon is good to use, can scare off seagulls, and have fun, children also like. The water cannon can also let the sea know, 'you guys are not welcome here, go back to your sea and find your food.' "
Evans said he had tried other ways to stop the birds, including using electricity, bait, and fake owls to frighten them. The seagulls saw fake owls and laughed at them. He said the seagulls also plagued other restaurants, including some on Rottenest Island. Evans said he had not received any complaints about the shotgun shooting birds.
The seagull said, blame me.