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