The term "Seagull Reviewer" is a somewhat humorous or critical term used in the context of proposal writing, document reviews, and corporate environments.

🐦 Definition: A Seagull Reviewer is someone who:

- Swoops in at the last minute,

- Leaves vague, unhelpful, or disruptive comments,

- Often lacks context or hasn’t been involved in the project,

- Then “flies off” without helping implement or clarify their feedback.

📝 In Practice: You might hear things like:

- “Why wasn’t I consulted earlier?”

- “This doesn’t feel right” — with no explanation.

- “Change this section” — without offering a solution or rationale.

These types of reviewers often create confusion, stress, and unnecessary rework, especially near tight deadlines.

🎯 Why It’s a Problem: They undermine the proposal process, especially when their feedback isn’t aligned with the bid strategy or client requirements. They can delay final delivery, adding last-minute chaos. Their input is often too late to be useful or doesn’t improve win potential.

✅ What to Do Instead: Engage reviewers early and consistently, not just at the end. Set clear roles — strategic reviewer, compliance reviewer, proofreader, etc. Use structured reviews with set timelines and expectations.