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Gannets Struggle After Bird Flu Outbreak | Edinburgh News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
A deadly bird flu outbreak in 2022 slashed gannet numbers on Bass Rock by 26% the following year, with adult mortality skyrocketing from 6% to 33%—a fourfold jump. The crisis, also hitting Grassholm in Wales, threatens global recovery, potentially taking up to 20 years. Conservationists warn this could force a reevaluation of gannets’ current “least concern” status, highlighting how fragile even stable populations are—and why urgent, sustained action is needed to protect these iconic seabirds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8941048939b6e98f