Synopsis

Britain boasts remarkable colonies of puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, and skuas; however, recently many have been failing to reproduce successfully. In the summer of 2006, ornithologist Roy Dennis embarked on a journey to uncover the reasons behind this decline. He explains that as ocean temperatures rise, populations of sand eels – a vital food source for seabirds – are dwindling. While some birds are beginning to locate alternative sustenance, Roy believes that with increased protection, they