Table 1 The number of mortality incidents by category of death and the species and numbers of birds examined in each category
From: A description of the gross pathology of drowning and other causes of mortality in seabirds
Incident type & number. | Number & species of birds examined | Total |
|---|---|---|
Drowning, confirmed n = 8 | 39 guillemots, 25 razorbills, 26 shags, 5 GN divers | 95 |
Drowning, unconfirmed, 4 | 1 guillemot, 3 razorbills, 2 shags | 6 |
PIB pollution, n = 1 | 3 guillemots | 3 |
Oil pollution, n = 15 | 48 guillemots, 3 razorbills, 2 shags | 53 |
Unknown cause, n = 6 | 12 guillemots, 1 razorbill, 1 shag | 14 |
Storm wreck, n = 1 | 6 shags | 6 |