Storm Petrels in United Kingdom
2 species matching this filter.
Ranges from the European Storm-petrel (14cm) to the Leach's Storm-petrel (21cm)
European Storm-petrel
Hydrobates pelagicusLC
An uncommon breeder on remote western and northern islands, arriving from May and lingering into autumn. Nests in rocky crevices, visiting colonies nocturnally.
May–Nov
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Leach's Storm-petrel
Hydrobates leucorhousVU
A rare pelagic species breeding on remote Scottish islands, most often seen from headlands during autumn gales when storm-driven birds pass close to shore.
Sep–Nov
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