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Seagull species in serious decline, say experts (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 2 months ago by GreyShuck@feddit.uk to c/nature@feddit.uk

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They are the sound of our seaside, and can often be seen stealing a pasty, a sandwich or some chips.

Seagulls. But, love them or loathe them, they are in decline, according to wildlife experts.

While the birds may appear to be thriving, they are on the red list - the highest level - for British bird species of concern, because their population has dropped by 72% in 55 years.

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[–] Tamo240@programming.dev 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure they're all just moving inland to big cities

[–] GreyShuck@feddit.uk 4 points 2 months ago

They certainly are moving to the cities, but the studies - at least the ones that I have seen details of - have included that. They are still in decline overall.