Seagulls in sharp decline because they can't cope with modern life
A recent report by the British Trust for Ornithology indicates that seagull populations in the UK are experiencing significant declines. The survey, conducted over two winters, revealed that the total number of gulls has decreased from 3.9 million to just under 2.5 million in the last 20 years. Factors contributing to this decline include bird flu, changing farming practices, and shifts in waste management.
- ▪The population of Black-headed Gulls in the Wash fell from 17,830 to 2,050 over two winters.
- ▪The BTO reported substantial population declines for four of the five main wintering gull species.
- ▪The Great Black-backed Gull saw a drop of up to 66% in wintering numbers in the UK.
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New BTO report reveals are seagulls in sharp decline Environment Brancaster Cromer Gorleston Great Yarmouth Heacham Hemsby Hunstanton King's Lynn Lowestoft Mundesley Sea Palling Sheringham Wells-next-the-sea By Chris Bishop Chief Reporter South & West Share 0 Comments 5 Skip to next photo 1/1 Show caption 1/1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. You might not realise it when they're screaming overhead or trying to pinch your chips. But new research suggests seagulls are in sharp decline because they're struggling to cope with modern life.
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