They aren't so bad. I live part of the year in a seagull rookery. If you carry a stick that reaches above your head they can't hit you. If you are working outsi

They aren't so bad. I live part of the year in a seagull rookery. If you carry a stick that reaches above your head they can't hit you. If you are working outside with an aggressive individual interested in you, you can time how long it takes them to circle around for another attack and raise your hand or tool just before they get there. Wear a hat and a jacket. After a while your standards slip enough that it's only gross if its warm. There is a constant noise, but I live the rest of the year next to train tracks, so the change is nice.