A "world-first" conservation project has successfully eradicated feral ferrets from Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland, safeguarding thousands of seabirds.

Thousands of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and terns, are washing up on European shores in the biggest 'wreck' in a decade, attributed to a string of storms affecting their ability to find food.

Hundreds of dead and dying seabirds, including puffins, are washing up on British beaches, threatening a mass seabird 'wreck' due to severe winter storms.

Thousands of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, are being found dead or dying along Europe's Atlantic coast in what scientists are calling a 'wreck' event.

Thousands of dead seabirds, including puffins, have been found washed up along the coastlines of the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal, prompting investigations into the cause.

Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The gentoo penguin has become the first bird to test positive for the H5N1 bird flu on an Australian territory, with samples confirming the virus has spread on a sub-Antarctic island. The deadly and contagious strain of bird flu, which has already killed millions of seabirds, wild birds and poultry overseas, was confirmed in southern elephant seals on Heard Island in November 2025. Continue reading...

From the rugged north of Scotland to the glittering Aegean, our tipsters recommend islands for slowing down, lazing around and taking in nature • Tell us about a spring activity or day out – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher A short ferry ride from Vigo (daily and overnight visitor numbers are capped) took us to the tiny archipelago of the Cíes Islands, a protected cluster of islands where seabirds rule and tiny beaches remain unspoilt. There are no cars on the island and only a few sm...

A charity is urging that an updated marine strategy must deliver concrete actions for seabirds, with areas like Strangford Lough expected to receive better protection within five years.