Winging it: Seagull imitators compete for best screech at sixth annual championship

Lifestyle Winging it: Seagull imitators compete for best screech at sixth annual championship By Reuters Published April 28, 2026, 8:42 p.m. ET Contestants faced off in the Belgian coastal town of ​De Panne on Sunday at the ‌annual European seagull screeching championship, which brought together more than 70 participants seeking to ​produce the best imitation of the ​bird’s distinctive shriek. Competitors from 15 countries ⁠took part in the sixth edition ​of the event. The contest, which took place ​in a local pub, drew participants of all ages, including families with children, many in seagull-themed ​costumes. Over 70 contestants from 15 countries faced off in the annual European seagull screeching championship in De Panne, Belgium. Each screech was met with ​cheers from the crowd.

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