There were some young Mallards on the beach, with mum in attendance. They came for some bread this young family threw to them. Nothing unusual about that.
After they left, it was really distressing to see two slightly older children run down to the beach an on to the island to chase the gulls away. When they returned to the beach, they then proceeded to chase any gull that came near, kicking out at some or throwing pebbles at them.
Their mother arrived and did nothing to curb their behaviour and eventually I could stand it no longer; went down to the beach and told them off. Telling them that it was the bird's home, not theirs, and people come to watch the birds.At first they tried to say they weren't doing anything, but then realised I'd been watching them LOL.
They left sheepishly. I'm not sure how I was brave enough to speak out!
No more pictures after this. Ann and I had an afternoon and evening of culture. A Mediaevel festival, and a local food festival.... delish food for miles! Followed by a Chinese and a concert in the lovely cathedral (Bruckner's 9th) a new symphony for me, and Ann I think.
A delightful day.
LOL Having seen Ove's comment below.... I spoke in English..... and they weren't Norwegian, but did speak English.
