Seabirds suffer their worst breeding season on record

Seabird populations in the far north of Scotland suffered their worst breeding season on record – with some previously large colonies failing to produce any chicks.

A report published by the RSPB today indicates that, while some UK coastal reserves had a successful summer this year, colonies in the far north fell to an “alarming” low.

Some bird species, including the kittiwake and tern, abandoned their chicks or failed to nest, … Read Full Article