it’s well known that seagulls, crows, ibises, and other birds feed on scraps at landfills with an increasing lack of natural food sources. some birding organizations even host birding tours at landfills due to the variety of species. but scientists have found this diet may be harming the birds. 40+ seagulls’ stomachs were analyzed, and 80% of the birds’ stomachs contained debris such as plastic, glass, and metal.
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