As a result of the recent storms and bad weather, hundreds of Little Auks had been blown off course. Some were grounded along the eastern coasts of Scotland and NE England. Many were weak and found it difficult to return to flight.
Thanks to organisations such as the Scottish SPCA and members of the public, lots of birds were rescued and cared for, before being returned to the wild.
Local Naturalist, Wildlife Photographer and Filmmaker Cain Scrimgeour, cared for one grounded Little Auk overnight.
“Last night we had a Little Auk Stay with us. It had been grounded in South Shields, Tyne & Wear. It was released back into the wild again this morning. A Little Gull was feeding alongside”,
Cain Scrimgeour.
The short video clip below is by Cain Scrimgeour