Breeding seabird colonies are among the most spectacular wildlife events on earth. Disturbance and introduced predators are the biggest welfare threats to colony-nesting species.
Breeding colony seabird welfare is highly sensitive to human disturbance and predator presence. A brief disturbance that flushes birds from nests can result in egg or chick mortality from exposure or opportunistic predation. Island predator eradication is one of the most effective welfare and conservation interventions available for colonial seabirds, enabling populations to breed in predator-free conditions.