THEY are usually described as pesky, annoying or a nuisance but Rhyl's seaside resort wouldn't be the same without them!

The gulls, dining in their natural habitat, was snapped by photographer Steven Morris as part of a #LoveRhyl tourism project.

Steven has been selected alongside nine other amateur photographers as a Rhyl Instagram champion. Each week, the Journal is featuring the work of one of the champions.

Steven said: "Having moved to Rhyl in 1981, I have seen many developments come and go over the years. I work up and down the country meeting with many people who remember their childhood memories holidaying in Rhyl, many who now bring their own families along to Rhyl.

"Residents have said farewell to many attractions such as the fairground and the Sun Centre over the last few years. However, rising like a phoenix, Rhyl has begun to transform recently and develop into an interesting and exciting town for local residents and we’re ready to continue to attract visitors from other towns, cities and countries with attractions for the young and the old."

Follow the Rhyl Instagram champions as they capture Rhyl and its progress by searching #loverhyl.