Far From Land The Mysterious Lives of Seabirds

CONTENTS

A Personal Prelude ix

1 Introduction to the World’s Seabirds: Past Knowledge and
New Revelations 1

2 Taking the Plunge: Seabirds’ First Journeys 28

3 The Meandering Years of Immaturity 42

4 Adult Migrations: 20,000 Leagues over the Sea 52
A Navigational Diversion 80

5 Tied to Home: Adult Movements during the
Breeding Season 85

6 Wind and Waves: Friend and Foe 110

7 Stick or Twist? The Consistent Habits of Individuals 131

8 Where Seabirds Find Food 142

9 How Seabirds Catch Food 163

10 The Clash: Seabird Interactions with People – Past, Present
& Future 180
Acknowledgements 207
List of Bird Species Mentioned and Their Scientific Names 211
Notes 215
Index 239