Conservationists relocate 40 Manx shearwater chicks to the Isle of Canna
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Conservationists relocate 40 Manx shearwater chicks to the Isle of Canna

1 hour ago · Originally published 29 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Rare manx shearwaters returned to Isle of Canna in bird conservation bid
Following the successful eradication of rats on the Isle of Canna, the National Trust for Scotland has moved 40 Manx shearwater chicks from the Isle of Rum to help re-establish a breeding colony. This project aims to restore a population that was lost decades ago, providing a vital new home for the seabirds in the Small Isles.
Source: BBC Scotland Highland
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