Blogs and Podcasts

A high-resolution drone survey, carried out in July 2024, provided a detailed new look at the Bass Rock gannet colony. The results give us a clearer understanding of how the birds are faring in the wake of recent challenges—especially the devastating outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (avian flu) during 2022.

In December 2024, the draft Seabird Action Plan was launched at the Scottish Seabird Centre by Gillian Martin, Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy. The Action Plan could not be more important or urgent given the steep declines in seabird populations in recent decades and the growing pressures from climate change and offshore wind, as well as the impact of avian flu. However, improvements are needed to the Plan if it is to deliver the action we need. You can read our response to the consultation on the draft Seabird Action Plan here.

In his first blog, Harry Huyton, shares his love of the Bass Rock and ambitions for the future of the Charity.

The conservation team reflect on some of the highlights of their year at the Scottish Seabird Centre.