Shoppers were warned of an angry seagull terrorising a supermarket car park.
The seething seagull caused disruption at Sainsbury’s on Thursday when its nest fell onto the top floor of the car park - causing it to be blocked off by staff.
People were urged not to get in a flap over the situation and to avoid the bird.
A sign was put up by staff in the Leigh Road car park in Eastleigh informing customers of the decision.
It read: “Caution. Do not park on top floor!
“Angry seagull!”
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People took to social media to poke fun at the sign – and reiterate the shop’s warning.
One woman said: “I parked up there and they were flying around obviously protecting [their young].
“Let’s just hope people are sensible and leave them alone.”
Another person said: “Seagulls protecting their teenage chicks can get very angry and pecky.”
Sainsbury’s confirmed the sign has since been removed.
A spokesperson said: “The top floor of our Eastleigh car park was temporarily closed earlier today, after a seagull's nest fell into it.
"We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused."
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