JERSEY SHORE, NJ—Visitors to the Jersey Shore boardwalk might enjoy the scenic ocean views and delicious snacks, but they should also be wary of the local seagulls—infamous for swooping in to steal food right out of people’s hands. A popular food stand on the boardwalk has now posted a warning to patrons, clarifying that they are not responsible for food snatched by these bold birds.
Seagulls at the Jersey Shore have become notorious for their aggressive tactics. These birds often swarm unsuspecting beachgoers and boardwalk visitors, snatching food items before one can even react. From French fries to ice cream, no treat is safe from these aerial thieves.
The food stand’s sign is a light-hearted acknowledgment of a well-known local hassle, yet it serves as a genuine disclaimer: patrons need to guard their snacks closely. Despite the frustration, this phenomenon also adds a unique, albeit challenging, element to the quintessential Jersey Shore experience.
Local wildlife experts explain that the seagulls’ brazen behavior has escalated due to their adaptation to plentiful food sources provided inadvertently by humans. Visitors are advised to eat cautiously and be aware of their surroundings, especially when dining outdoors.
While the food stand’s warning may not deter the feathered pilferers, it certainly prepares visitors for a quintessential part of the Jersey Shore visit—enjoying delicious boardwalk fare while outsmarting the seagulls.
The sign reads, “Once the food is give it to you if a seagull take it from you will be no refunds the seagulls don’t work for us.”
No, it says it just like that.