The video has racked up more than 6,000 views on TikTok.
The man, who appears to be heading home after a night out in the clip, holds the bird against his shoulder with one hand on the streets of Edinburgh.
"My wee gully. Ah you f**** b****** it just bit me in the cheek." The gull isn't happy with being manhandled and continues to aggressively peck at the man's face. Last month the title reported how Edinburgh locals had been 'under attack' from dive bombing seagulls outside their homes in Dalry. Neighbours spoke of the birds' aggressiveness during the current breeding season.
"My best advice is to challenge them, stare them dead in the eye and show no fear, make yourself big and intimidating by either flapping your arms, making loud noises, or even getting a stick or decent-length rope and swinging it about in all directions.
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