A storm driven Kittiwake
found in Wallingford -
The recent winter storms have caused many seabird casualties
with mainly Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbill and Kittiwakes being washed up along
coasts in Western Europe, i.e. an estimated 21000 dead birds being found on the
French coast so far. The full effect has not been assessed yet but the impact
has been massive. The birds that winter in the Bay of Biscay and the western
Atlantic have been unable to feed in the stormy weather. More information to
follow.
An RSPB article on Puffins -
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