Citation: Furphy, J.S., Hamilton, F.D. & Merne, O.J. 1971 Seabird deaths in Ireland, autumn 1969. Irish Naturalists' Journal 17: 34-40
Number of Pages: 7
Volume Part: 2
Keywords: Biogeography, Bird, Fauna, Littoral, Marine Inlet, Open Coast, Stranding
Abstract: From late August to the end of October 1969, approximately 15,000 unoiled dead or dying birds were recorded on or near beaches around the Irish Sea and the Firth of Clyde. This paper summarizes the data on numbers and distribution of birds found on the Irish coasts. In Northern Ireland guillemots, Uria aalge formed the highest proportion while in the Republic numbers of razorbills, Alca torda, occurred. The areas most affected were counties Antrim, Down, Dublin and Wexford. Detailed appendices of individual findings are provided.