But for some species, like the Arctic Skua, the outlook is even worse, with populations plunging by a horrifying 83 per cent.The short-term trend shows a more positive picture for some seabird ...

Arctic skua numbers have fallen by 83% since 1986 (Lorne Gill/NatureScot/PA) Simon Foster, NatureScot trends analyst, said: “Scotland’s seabirds are of international importance, ...

Scotland’s seabird populations are continuing to decline as threats including climate change and avian flu take their toll but some species are showing signs of recovery, statistics show. The ...

Scotland's iconic seabird populations have plummeted by nearly half in the last 40 years, worrying new statistics show. Numbers breeding around our coasts have fallen by 48 per cent between 1986 ...

Scotland’s seabird populations are continuing to decline as threats including climate change and avian flu take their toll but some species are showing signs of recovery, statistics show. The figures, ...

The figures show that between 1986 and 2023, the 11 species assessed for breeding numbers were down 48% overall, with Arctic skua showing the worst decline at 83%. However, ...

Arctic skua numbers have fallen by 83% since 1986 (Lorne Gill/NatureScot/PA) Simon Foster, NatureScot trends analyst, said: “Scotland’s seabirds are of international importance, and they ...

Populations face pressures including climate change, fisheries, predation, invasive species and avian flu.

Scotland’s seabird populations are continuing to decline as threats including climate change and avian flu take their toll but some species are showing signs of recovery, statistics show. The ...

Scotland’s seabird populations are continuing to decline as threats including climate change and avian flu take their toll but some species are showing signs of recovery, statistics show. The ...

Populations face pressures including climate change, fisheries, predation, invasive species and avian flu.

Scotland’s seabird populations are continuing to decline as threats including climate change and avian flu take their toll but some species are showing signs of recovery, statistics show. The ...