Puffins increase on Farne Islands despite bird flu
Puffins increase on Farne Islands despite bird flu
www.bbc.co.uk Puffins increase on Farne Islands despite bird flu
A census suggests the population has stabilised following the outbreak, with numbers up by 15%.
A puffin population has been declared "stable" following fears that bird flu might have had a more devastating effect.
The first full count for five years on the Farne Islands off Northumberland has revealed the endangered species has in fact increased by 15% since 2019.
There are now thought to be 50,000 breeding pairs on the site, which is cared for by the National Trust.
Ranger Sophia Jackson said the birds' self-isolating behaviours meant they had "weathered this particular storm".
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These creatures look adorable 😍.