# Bird Flu Shocks Gannet Colonies | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-07-04T05:57:48+00:00
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Bird flu hit Northern gannet colonies hard—Bass Rock and Grassholm saw four times the adult bird deaths, shrinking populations by 26% and 38% respectively. Scientists warn full recovery won’t happen until at least 2041, and the “least concern” status for these seabirds may need reevaluation. With many UK seabird populations already under strain, this outbreak underscores the urgent need for better disease monitoring and conservation action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b461257f14a2e637

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