British gulls contribute to plastic pollution in European wetlands
Researchers in Spain have discovered that gulls visiting from Britain are transporting significant amounts of plastic waste from landfill sites to key wetland areas. The threats posed by plastic pollution to…
Migrating birds attracted by light pollution face higher toxic chemical exposure
The journeys of night-migrating birds are already fraught with danger. Light pollution adds yet another hazard beyond the increased risk of collisions with buildings or communication towers. According to a…