Seaside Nipper Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Strange tricks for kicks, unless it was a diced component of a 'chicken' curry. A wee variation on the roof traps perhaps Anyway, fae the Record.... Police are hunting two twisted crooks who captured a SEAGULL in broad daylight and made off with the distressed bird. The men snared the gull using fishing gear baited with bread before catching it and shoving the squawking creature into a black bag. The culprits struck at the Phoenix Retail Park, in Paisley, on Sunday evening as they were parked in a white Astra van, believed to have a 55 registration plate. The incident which took place in the car park between McDonald’s and the Showcase Cinema at around 6.40pm. Witnesses spotted the suspects sitting in the van using fishing gear to target a flock of gulls, which was milling around in the car park near to the fast food restaurant. The driver appeared to open his window and cast the snare over to the birds. When one of the gulls snatched the bread, he quickly yanked on the line, hooking the bird, which was unable to escape. He then got out of the van and grabbed the gull, which was squawking, struggling and in a state of distress. He placed the bird in a black bag and went to the back of the van, where his accomplice was sitting in the passenger seat, and placed the creature inside. The suspects promptly drove away from the car park with the captured bird. Police in Paisley have confirmed they are investigating the incident and are appealing for help in tracing the men. The first suspect is described as aged between 20 and 27, around 5ft 11in, of medium build with light brown hair. His accomplice is aged between 30 and 35, around 5ft 10ins, of medium build and with short dark or black hair. Officers are carrying out inquiries in the community, scrutinising CCTV images, as well as attempting to trace the owner of the vehicle. A spokesman at Paisley Police Office said: “We are appealing for information following an incident which took place in Paisley on Sunday, July 12, at around 6.40pm in the vicinity of Phoenix Retail Park.” Scottish SPCA Deputy Chief Superintendent Tom Gatherer said, “This is a very troubling incident which could constitute an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 [/size] Strange tricks for kicks, unless it was a diced component of a 'chicken' curry. A wee variation on the roof traps perhaps[/size] Anyway, fae the Record....[/size] Police are hunting two twisted crooks who captured a SEAGULL in broad daylight and made off with the distressed bird.[/size][/size] The men snared the gull using fishing gear baited with bread before catching it and shoving the squawking creature into a black bag.[/size][/size] The culprits struck at the [/size]Phoenix Retail Park, in Paisley, on Sunday evening as they were parked in a white Astra van, believed to have a 55 registration plate.[/size] The incident which took place in the car park between McDonald’s and the Showcase Cinema at around 6.40pm.[/size][/size] Witnesses spotted the suspects sitting in the van using fishing gear to target a flock of gulls, which was milling around in the car park near to the fast food restaurant.[/size][/size] The driver appeared to open his window and cast the snare over to the birds.[/size][/size] When one of the gulls snatched the bread, he quickly yanked on the line, hooking the bird, which was unable to escape.[/size][/size] He then got out of the van and grabbed the gull, which was squawking, struggling and in a state of distress.[/size][/size] He placed the bird in a black bag and went to the back of the van, where his accomplice was sitting in the passenger seat, and placed the creature inside.[/size][/size] The suspects promptly drove away from the car park with the captured bird.[/size][/size] Police in [/size]Paisley have confirmed they are investigating the incident and are appealing for help in tracing the men.[/size] The first suspect is described as aged between 20 and 27, around 5ft 11in, of medium build with light brown hair.[/size][/size] His accomplice is aged between 30 and 35, around 5ft 10ins, of medium build and with short dark or black hair.[/size][/size] Officers are carrying out inquiries in the community, scrutinising CCTV images, as well as attempting to trace the owner of the vehicle.[/size][/size] A spokesman at Paisley Police Office said: “We are appealing for information following an incident which took place in Paisley on Sunday, July 12, at around 6.40pm in the vicinity of Phoenix Retail Park.”[/size] Scottish SPCA Deputy Chief Superintendent Tom Gatherer said, “This is a very troubling incident which could constitute an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.[/size][/size] Was that the new centre back we have all being waited for doing his press conference near Asda before being bundled into the back of a van..? Good in the air, no nonsense, knows where the net ...ah well two out of three ain't bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Strange tricks for kicks, unless it was a diced component of a 'chicken' curry. A wee variation on the roof traps perhaps Anyway, fae the Record.... Police are hunting two twisted crooks who captured a SEAGULL in broad daylight and made off with the distressed bird. The men snared the gull using fishing gear baited with bread before catching it and shoving the squawking creature into a black bag. The culprits struck at the Phoenix Retail Park, in Paisley, on Sunday evening as they were parked in a white Astra van, believed to have a 55 registration plate. The incident which took place in the car park between McDonald’s and the Showcase Cinema at around 6.40pm. Witnesses spotted the suspects sitting in the van using fishing gear to target a flock of gulls, which was milling around in the car park near to the fast food restaurant. The driver appeared to open his window and cast the snare over to the birds. When one of the gulls snatched the bread, he quickly yanked on the line, hooking the bird, which was unable to escape. He then got out of the van and grabbed the gull, which was squawking, struggling and in a state of distress. He placed the bird in a black bag and went to the back of the van, where his accomplice was sitting in the passenger seat, and placed the creature inside. The suspects promptly drove away from the car park with the captured bird. Police in Paisley have confirmed they are investigating the incident and are appealing for help in tracing the men. The first suspect is described as aged between 20 and 27, around 5ft 11in, of medium build with light brown hair. His accomplice is aged between 30 and 35, around 5ft 10ins, of medium build and with short dark or black hair. Officers are carrying out inquiries in the community, scrutinising CCTV images, as well as attempting to trace the owner of the vehicle. A spokesman at Paisley Police Office said: “We are appealing for information following an incident which took place in Paisley on Sunday, July 12, at around 6.40pm in the vicinity of Phoenix Retail Park.” Scottish SPCA Deputy Chief Superintendent Tom Gatherer said, “This is a very troubling incident which could constitute an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Sounds like John McGinn from the description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 The Chinese say it taste better than chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Linwood......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I was having a breast of chicken sandwich when I logged onto this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Linwood......? Linwood Seagull its the new Peking Duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Those ones in Linwood are just Gulls they no longer go near the sea preferring to scavenge at the golden starches . . I remember hearing about a female postie in Paisley , that was forced to give up her job because she was getting dive bombed by gulls . . I blame the people that feed them on discarded chips etc . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I blame cheesy... Chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Didn't McAvennie do a bit of fishing for birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Didn't McAvennie do a bit of fishing for birds.I thought that was treasure from the deep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapamythighs Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 probably be more nutritious than the sh*t mcds sells,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I hate Gulls but anyone who could do this is sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 We eat birds. "Fishing" for birds is commonplace throughout Africa. Kids do it using kites with hooks/baits attached. It's not an unreasonable way of supplementing your diet, getting good protein.... and.... it IS free range, too! The RSPB don't approve cos it interferes with the numbers of birds we like to see in the UK countryside. RSPB Members generally are not starving. Epping Forest (until the Forest Rangers cracked down on it) used to have East Enders arriving by charabanc on Sundays for picnics. First task would be to set up long nets... The purpose of the Nets? To entrap chaffinches (and other small birds) for the pot. Dovecotes... Doocots.... Are just an early variation on factory farming of birds... Gulls traditionally were ignored as as being unpalatable due to their meat's taste being affected by their consumption of mainly fish. That's no longer the case as they scavenge anywhere nowadays, fishing boats no longer worthy of the following.... And yet... And yet... It's all in that last sentence - they're scavengers. They'll eat any kind of shite. I don't personally fancy a seagull sandwich... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 We eat birds. "Fishing" for birds is commonplace throughout Africa. Kids do it using kites with hooks/baits attached. It's not an unreasonable way of supplementing your diet, getting good protein.... and.... it IS free range, too! The RSPB don't approve cos it interferes with the numbers of birds we like to see in the UK countryside. RSPB Members generally are not starving. Epping Forest (until the Forest Rangers cracked down on it) used to have East Enders arriving by charabanc on Sundays for picnics. First task would be to set up long nets... The purpose of the Nets? To entrap chaffinches (and other small birds) for the pot. Dovecotes... Doocots.... Are just an early variation on factory farming of birds... Gulls traditionally were ignored as as being unpalatable due to their meat's taste being affected by their consumption of mainly fish. That's no longer the case as they scavenge anywhere nowadays, fishing boats no longer worthy of the following.... And yet... And yet... It's all in that last sentence - they're scavengers. They'll eat any kind of shite. I don't personally fancy a seagull sandwich... Yes , quite. Hence the Chinese miscreants tend to dice the bird then cook it in a curry sauce..........tends to mask the after taste of stale gherkin, grilled burger bits, rank mayo and cast off stuffed crust ends, all from the lovely spot , yon Phoenix Fast food collective. One of those Gulls shits on your motor, the feckn paint warranty is a goner. Maybe this was a revenge kidnapping by an angry motorist , or I'm maybe being too gullable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 One of those Gulls shits on your motor, the feckn paint warranty is a goner. Maybe this was a revenge kidnapping by an angry motorist , or I'm maybe being too gullable. Take that flighty patter to... er.... Gullane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Take that flighty patter to... er.... Gullane. I'm already at the erm , Seaside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Oooooh... who's Nippy, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 This rockpool is getting too small, everything is going sideways.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 You're really crabbit, the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm gonna cheer mysel up and watch some Spongebob, maybe grab a crabby patty as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm gonna cheer mysel up and watch some Spongebob, maybe grab a crabby patty as well Sorry.I post links to 77 sunset strip - a series first aired in 1958. I have heard of SpongeBob, not of the other... Way too modern for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyM Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I thought this was going to be a thread about the Clippens Inn discos on a Sunday night in the early 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm guessing they went there looking for an actual phoenix and decided to settle for some gull a very gullible gull, by this account But they were outside the movie house-maybe they thought they were kidnapping George Seagull? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm guessing they went there looking for an actual phoenix and decided to settle for some gull a very gullible gull, by this account But they were outside the movie house-maybe they thought they were kidnapping George Seagull? Or maybe Steven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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