10 Best Cruising Destinations For Bird Watching

10 Best Cruising Destinations For Bird Watching

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THE BRITISH ISLES

The waters, cliffs and islands around the British Isles host an abundance of seabirds. According to the last national census, just under eight million seabirds from 25 species breed in Britain and Ireland, including 90% of the world’s Manx shearwaters, 68% of northern gannets and 60% of great skuas. Migratory birds also visit to make the most of our food-rich waters, giving us a chance to spot rare species. But according to the British Trust for Ornithology, seabirds are facing growing pressures, from climate change to the exploitation of the marine environment and plastic pollution. Since 2001, nesting seabirds in the UK have declined by 30%. Sailors have a unique opportunity to see seabirds in their natural habitat and record any sightings. So grab your binoculars and bird book and start recording. It will be a magical experience.

1 Fair Isle, Shetland

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