The Ornithological Council, founded in 1992, has released an updated strategic plan. The revised plan contains a new organizational value. Read more on their website. birdnet.org/wp-content/upl…

With only 8,300 breeding pairs left in South Africa, African penguins risk disappearing by 2035 unless urgent action is taken. SANCCOB known as the penguin hospital, treats injured, abandoned, sick, or oiled birds. Check out the story via @dailymirror bit.ly/3QJzhI

Over 100 guillemots + razorbills were found on beaches along Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford with oil on their feathers. OWRN and Kildare Wildlife Rescue said they need thousands of litres of fresh water and more equipment to help clean oiled seabirds. Visit: bit.ly/4akg6vG

Guillemots lay only one egg a season, so keeping them from disturbing them is critical. When disturbed, they take flight, which wastes valuable energy. It also leaves their egg or chick vulnerable. #SeabirdSaturday Learn more Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust countryside-trust.org.uk/please-dont-di…

The Laysan albatross, or mōlī, known as Wisdom, has been photographed dancing with potential mates at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. via Fox News foxnews.com/lifestyle/worl…

😡 ICONIC FAIL! And alarming news for Puffins!

The European Commission is challenging the UK’s decision to ban sandeel fishing in Scottish and English waters.

Sandeels are an essential food source for many seabirds, mammals, and even commercial fish.
The ban came at a crucial

The UK is failing on 11 out of 15 marine indicators for good environmental status, particularly on seabirds. NGOs across the UK (and EU) support the UK and Scottish government’s decision to close sandeel fishing. Read the Joint Statement @Oceana Europe europe.oceana.org/press-releases…

Save the Date! The Waterbird Society and PacificSeabirdGroup will meet jointly in San Jose, Costa Rica, in early 2025. Mark your calendars for January 6-9! bit.ly/4499PS3

Check out the answer in this article from IFLScience iflscience.com/this-seabird-m…

From MyFWC, Florida is home to unique shorebirds and seabirds that normally nest on undisturbed, open areas of beaches. But about 50% of Florida’s least tern population uses rooftops for nesting as the state’s beaches become more crowded. myfwc.com/conservation/y…

From Department of Conservation: In January 2024, a 10-day field trip to Motuhara was carried out to undertake seabird research. Read more about seabird population research on the Chatham Islands in 2024. bit.ly/3QeWthm

Job alert! 📢 We’re seeking an enthusiastic and excellent communicator, with a passion for raptors and raptor monitoring to support the Welsh Raptor Monitoring Project. 🐦 For the full job description and to apply visit 👉 bit.ly/49OVKdI

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Antarctica and the Arctic are inhospitable to human life, but, believe it or not, our pollution still manages to find its way there. technologynetworks.com/.../97-of-anta…... via Technology Networks

Check out the groundbreaking seabird research by Gemma Clucas at Cornell Lab Lab of Ornithology on climate change impacts and conservation on these remote islands in Maine and New Hampshire. via Edge Effects edgeeffects.net/seabird-resear…

Seabird poop, also known as guano, is crucial for the survival of coastal and island habitats. This is because guano provides significant nutrients that these ecosystems require. nhm.ac.uk/discover/do-bi… via Natural History Museum

Lawak Island in the West Philippine Sea is home to three vulnerable bird species, including sooty terns, brown noddies, and greater crested terns. via Daily Tribune
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National Center for Wildlife Releases 60 Seabirds at Al Azizyah Beach.
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#MemberMonday WSU member Australasian Seabird Group (ASG) from BirdLife Australia was established in to promote seabird research and conservation in Australasia and the South Pacific. Read their most recent new story birdlife.org.au/news/endangere…

The Biodiversity Law Centre, representing BirdLife South Africa 🇿🇦 and the Southern African Foundation for the SANCCOB, initiated landmark litigation in the High Court in Pretoria in the interests of Africa’s only penguin species. sanccob.co.za/news/ground-br…

Common murres spend most of their time at sea. During the breeding season, they gather in large numbers on steep cliffs and rocky areas. Their eggs have evolved to have a unique shape, which makes them more stable on uneven surfaces. @bbcsciencefocus bit.ly/3vzaAqv