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Part 2

Part 2 is an entirely separate talk from Part 1 and shows the breeding activities of Shetland's seabirds and other species closely associated with the sea.

Bonxies, Arctic Skuas, terns and gulls are all shown in close up detail.
Also shown are auks, Gannets, Shags and the closely related Cormorants.

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The Breeding Birds of Shetland

Some of Shetland's birds are in serious trouble with their breeding numbers in steep decline.   Each year less and less are breeding successfully and there is great concern for their future.