Shiant Isles

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Scotland’s Shiant Isles are Now Officially Rat Free

The remote islands off the coast of Scotland have been declared free of invasive rats. This victory offers a brighter future for the seabirds that nest there. A remote cluster of islands in the Outer Hebrides have been declared rat free, thanks to a 4-year project to eradicate invasive rodents and protect this important habitat […]

Written by on March 10, 2018

Shiant Isles Show Signs of Recovery

Conservation efforts on the Shiant Isles are showing promising results as native seabirds begin to return to nest. Conservationists are celebrating after the calls of European Storm Petrels (Hydrobates pelagicus) have returned to the Shiant Isles in Scotland. The island chain was once home to a thriving seabird population where Puffins, Razorbills, Guillemots, and Storm […]

Written by on September 29, 2017