Status

Rare, 13 records of 15 individuals.

Usually storm blown, especially between February and April, with other birds turning up on clear days in May and June and in the autumn. Has perhaps become more frequent in recent years, with 8 records since 2000 making it an almost annual visitor. As with other seabirds inland, Fulmars are relentlessly harassed by gulls and this is often a good way to locate an inland seabird. Apparently the reason for this is due to the foul smell of seabirds!

Records

• 24 March 2007
• 29 January 2006
• 29 February 2004
• 24 May 2003
• 8-9 September 2001
• 20 April 2001
• 1 March 2001 (3)
• 10-12 September 1989
• 23 April 1988
• 8 February 1986
• 28 April 1981
• 16 February 1979 (found dead on 1 March)
• 4 March 1975 (found dead)

Highest count

3 on 1 March 2001 with two the next day.

Photos

• Click Here - 24 May 2003. Photo by Jono Leadley.
• Click Here - 24 May 2003. Photo by Jono Leadley.
• Click Here - 8 February 1986. Photo by Nigel Butler.