Nfld. & LabradorCritics say the effectiveness of the St. John's gull cull is nullThe City of St. John's has killed thousands of gulls at the Robin Hood Bay landfill as part of its wildlife management plan, but some critics say the city is taking the wrong approach.Marine bird researcher says presence of gulls at Robin Hood Bay landfill is a 'public safety concern'Darrell Roberts · CBC News · Posted: Mar 24, 2026 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.More than 11,600 gulls were killed at the Robin Hood Bay landfill in St. John's between 2013 and 2024. (Curtis Hicks/CBC)Social SharingA long-running lethal gull control program at the Robin Hood Bay landfill aims to mitigate risks for aircraft landing at St.…