Birds of Rathlin Island | Puffin and Corncrake conservation

Описание: The puffins are among an array of endangered birds that make Rathlin Island such a special place to visit each spring and summer.

But like so many across these islands, the red-listed species faces a series of threats from people and other wildlife.

So we headed along to Rathlin Island with RSPB NI for a behind the scenes look at their West Light Seabird Centre - and to learn about what's being done to help puffins as well as vulnerable kittiwakes, razorbills, fulmars and guillemots they share the island with every year.

While some conservation efforts have been in place for some time on the island, a new LIFE Raft project aims to rid Rathlin of non-native species hurting the puffins and other birds. But islanders tell us they are also taking a long hard look at what they can do to reduce their carbon emissions to help clean up their land, sea and air.

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