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Report a Seabird Stranding
Following prolonged periods of storms and bad weather in the Atlantic, there have sadly been large numbers of seabirds washing up injured or dead across the Channel Islands and nearby coastlines, UK and European coasts. While only isolated cases have been recorded on Alderney so far, Early monitoring is important to understand whether this could develop into a wider seabird wreck event.
Seabird poop can help corals grow better
Research conducted in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean has revealed that corals located near islands with flourishing seabird populations thrive significantly better compared to those in…
Protecting our seabirds for the future
Rat eradication work continues to improve the survival chances for Alderney's seabird populations.
Alderney Seabird Restoration Project - Field Worker (cliff access)
The Alderney Seabird Restoration Project (SRP) will be delivered by AWTE in partnership with Ørsted as a legally-required biodiversity compensation measure arising from the Hornsea Four offshore…
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Storm petrel
Our smallest breeding seabird, the storm petrel is barely larger than a house martin! They mostly nest among rocks or in burrows on small offshore islands.
AWT work experience blog: Alderney Living Seas Programme
Fraser Coleman, a Marine Biology student at the University of Exeter, shares his experience as a work placement student with the Alderney Wildlife Trust (April 8th-13th, 2024). Read about his…
Sooty shearwater
These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.
Mussel
The common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.
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Maritime cliff
Whether they are tumbles of soft rock home to a variety of invertebrates, or hard, soaring rock faces bustling with huge seabird colonies, maritime cliffs may be challenging to explore but are…