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Scottish seabirds continue to decline (www.birdguides.com)

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Scotland's seabird populations are continuing to decline, according to new figures released by NatureScot.

Since regular monitoring began in 1986, overall seabird numbers have dropped sharply, with current populations around Scotland's coasts now estimated at roughly half of 1986 levels. However, short-term trends suggest that certain species may be beginning to stabilise, although still at considerably reduced numbers.

The findings are detailed in the latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator for Seabirds, compiled by NatureScot using data from the UK Seabird Monitoring Programme. Scotland is home to 24 breeding seabird species, with the indicator tracking breeding numbers for 11 species and breeding success for 12.

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