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Evening Telegraph 2/6/05

Bird woman agrees deal to avoid ASBO action

The "Bird woman of Burntisland" has negotiated a compromise with Fife Council. And Kirkcaldy Sheriff Paul Artherson agreed to suspend the local authority’s application for an ASBO against retired teacher Jean Smith.

The council had alleged Mrs Smith’s bird feeding disturbed neighbours and caused fear and alarm by encouraging birds, particularly seagulls, to swoop on locals.

Had the ASBO been granted, Mrs Smith (60) would not have been able to feed any bird anywhere in Fife.