For the first time in more than 30 years, hundreds of threatened Sandwich terns have settled to nest at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, on the Suffolk coast, joining record numbers of gulls to provide a spectacular sight and sound for visitors. It is not known why the terns have suddenly returned to Minsmere, but as they arrived late, it suggests they may have moved from a site … [Read more...] about Sandwich Anyone? A surprise seabird spectacle …
Springwatch
Great Seabird Mystery
This year for Springwatch I'm investigating the great seabird mystery: why are some colonies doing fine while others are in crisis? With some of the world's biggest and best colonies found on our coastlines, Britain is internationally important for seabirds. 90% of the world's Manx shearwaters, 68% of the world's northern gannets, and 60% of the world's great skuas are found … [Read more...] about Great Seabird Mystery