devon.birder
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Threatened colonies of Arctic Terns on Lewis have deserted their normal breeding sites at Gress, Stenish and Ness and have moved to Aird Point where 102 nests have been counted. Apparently the Arctic Terns were being killed by mink at their former breeding sites.
My wife and I spent a week on Lewis and Harris in May but we did not see any mink during our stay there. I presume the Corncrake which we did see must also be at risk from this menace. Perhaps the Scottish Executive would be better off issueing a licence to kill the mink rather than Gannets. :C
My wife and I spent a week on Lewis and Harris in May but we did not see any mink during our stay there. I presume the Corncrake which we did see must also be at risk from this menace. Perhaps the Scottish Executive would be better off issueing a licence to kill the mink rather than Gannets. :C