A Dark Day for Scotland's Seabirds

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Massive offshore wind expansion must not threaten Scotland's seabirds

You can help

RSPB have put together a suggested template email to send to Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy:

Dear Cabinet Secretary,

I am writing to you as I am extremely concerned about the rapid expansion of offshore wind in Scotland without guaranteed measures to address the impacts on our struggling seabird populations – or help their recovery and resilience. 

Scotland is globally important for seabirds, but they are facing multiple threats including climate change, unsustainable fishing, invasive species, and avian flu.

Around 70% of species are in decline, including Puffins, Gannets, and Arctic Terns.

And now unsuitable offshore wind developments threaten to fast-track species towards extinction.

Berwick Bank would be particularly devastating for seabirds, with the potential to kill thousands and displace thousands more. It is also undermining other less impactful developments.

While I understand the role offshore wind must play in tackling climate change, it must work with nature. It is vital we build seabird resilience so these precious species can recover.

Can you reassure me that new offshore wind developments will not progress until harm to seabirds is minimised and measures to guarantee the recovery of Scotland’s seabird populations are secured?  

Thank you.

Advise you include your NAME and brief HOME ADDRESS including POST CODE.

Who to contact

You can email the Cabinet Secretary at: CabSecforCAE@gov.scot

Please feel free to forward your responses to us (RSPB) at: campaigns.scotland@rspb.org.uk