Experts warn over seabird numbers

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Experts warn over seabird numbers


Experts are worried about a drop in breeding
Some of the most important seabird colonies in Western Europe are under threat because their main source of food seems to be disappearing.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland (RSPB) is blaming the shortage on climate change.

RSPB Scotland said the population in Shetland was facing a crisis and this summer is expected to witness a record low number of seabirds.

Most of the seabirds feed on sand eels which are in short supply.


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LastIrishMonkey

i disagree a little cause i was fishing near the old head of kinsale a part called the black head and i got covered in seagul poo and was attack few times, but i got a lovely big palluck and few macks so i wasnt all that sad, but its a shame that we cant look after are wildlife in 30yrs time were going too be missing a lot of animals its a terrible shame

beer enigma

lol - Monkey....droppings are good for the garden

Agree with JD's report though - I do a lot of fishing off of the Scots Coast, Mull mainly & there's a HUGE drop in numbers. Govt. say its the climate, but local blame the overfishing & the lack of fry for the birds to feed on