Pelagic birds are special because they live their entire lives at sea. They only go to land to nest and some nest as far away as the Antarctic. So they deserve our appreciation and admiration for persevering in a harsh and unpredictable environment. The waters around our Islands are nutrient rich and several species of birds depend on these nutrients to sustain themselves and their chicks throughout the summer season. Some of the common and adundant birds we have sighted so far this year are: Red Phalaropes, Northern Fulmars, Greater Shearwaters, Sooty Shearwaters, Wilson`s Storm-petrels, Atlantic Puffins, and Northern Gannets. Other sightings of birds that are not regularly seen in our area in great abundance are: Common Terns, Manx Shearwaters, Common Murres, Razor-billed Auks, Pomarine Jaegar, and a Laughing Gull. As the season progresses some of these birds will leave and go to other areas while others will be replacing the ones that have left. I will continue to update you on the seabirds in our area and take pictures for everyone to enjoy.
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