The pomarine skua is a powerful seabird that breeds in Arctic tundra and passes UK coasts on migration, famous for its kleptoparasitism of other seabirds and distinctive spoon-tipped tail feathers.
Pomarine skua welfare depends on healthy marine ecosystems with abundant fish and seabirds as kleptoparasitism targets. Overfishing reduces prey availability. Good sea-watching positions on headlands provide access to watch these spectacular birds.