The RSPCA responds to the concerns of "drunk" gulls in Somerset

RSPCA agents in Somerset responded to a number of calls regarding gulls that appear to be suffering from the effects of alcohol.

The charity has received more than a dozen calls regarding birds. waste from a local brewery or an alcohol producer.

The charity has described the effect on birds as similar to the reaction of a human being to an excess of alcohol. "At first, birds seem to have botulism (a disease caused by bacteria), but after vomiting, most seem to recover," said RSPCA inspector, Jo Daniel, "

" Birds absolutely stink of alcohol when we pick them, so now our vans smell like pubs.

RSPCA veterinarian David Couper treated a number of birds upon their arrival. at the West Hatch Wildlife Center in Taunton, Somerset, a charity.

"We had birds from Devon and even from Bridport and Lyme Regis in Dorset

" Unfortunately, some of the birds died, but most of them did well recovered and were released after a few days of care. "

The association urges local breweries, distilleries and alcohol producers to verify that their waste is safe and inaccessible wildlife or birds.