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Species of the month – the Manx shearwater, the charming frequent-flier

Posted on May 2, 2016 by NatureScot

A remarkable bird that flies up to 1 million miles over a lifetime? Athayde Tonhasca, SNH Species Advisory Officer, tells its story. From September to October, thousands of Manx shearwaters (Puffinus puffinus) leave their breeding grounds located on a few islands off … Continue reading →

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