Anja Murray: Sprat overfishing threatening seabird populations
A puffin's bill, stuffed with a neat row of sand eels to feed rapidly growing pufflings. Picture: Richard-T-Mills
It's holiday time for many, with seaside adventures top of the list for outdoor activities. But we are not the only species to flock to Irish coastlines during the summer months.Â
As many as three-quarters of a million birds gather at seabird colonies right around the Irish coast every year, mostly located on rugged coastal cliffs or offshore islands.Â
