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The article informs about the revival of an uncommon capture method for ringing Northern Fulmars Fulmarus glacialis at sea. Topics include Bird trapping for scientific bird ringing can take place in all sorts of places, on different occasions and involve a wide variety of species; and the trapping method that has been proven to be safe for hardy seabirds when all guidelines are observed for acquired knowledge of "fishing" for fulmars on an undated Atlantic voyage.

The article informs about Fulmars, medium-sized seabirds with a characteristic tube that helps sense relative air velocity. Topics include producing an oily secretion in their stomach which serves as an energy reserve and a physiological water source for the chicks; and how migratory birds cover energy and water requirements from their fat reserves on long-distance flights with the metabolism of which produces water.

The article is about puffins, a type of seabirds that breed in the polar sea. Thousands of pairs of these auks breed in nesting colonies on rocky slopes and provide protection against enemies such as Arctic foxes, ivory gulls, and skuas. When the colony is disturbed, thousands of puffins fly simultaneously in the air and create a trilling noise. The biggest threat to these birds is marine pollution, especially from microplastics. Studies have shown that almost every examined puffin has ingested microplastics in its food. [Extracted from the article]

The snow petrel is one of the most beautiful seabirds in Antarctica. With a wingspan of about 80 cm, it belongs to the family of petrels and has a pure white plumage, a black beak, and black feet. The breeding sites are located on steep cliffs on the Antarctic mainland and some islands. The snow petrel feeds on plankton, small fish, and carrion. Due to climate warming and microplastics, this species is threatened. There is the possibility to observe the snow petrel on a ship trip to Antarctica. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Madeira Storm Petrels ... From one species to three, at least ..." deals with the different species of storm petrels, especially the Madeira Storm Petrel. It is mentioned that the family of tube-nosed birds includes the largest and smallest seabirds. Two species of Madeira Storm Petrels have been identified in the Azores, which differ in their breeding and molting times. It is suspected that there are also other species or subspecies of Madeira Storm Petrels on other islands such as St. Helena, Hawaii, and the Galapagos Islands. These birds have small populations and are vulnerable to threats. To observe them, the article recommends traveling to the respective islands during the breeding season and participating in special seabird-watching tours. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the family of sea ducks known as Anatidae, with a particular focus on the Arctic Eider duck. It describes the different species of sea ducks. It discusses the limited presence of this species in Central Europe and the abundance of sea ducks in the Arctic. It also covers the feeding habits and nesting behavior of sea ducks while emphasizing the uncertainties surrounding the population trends of these birds in the changing Arctic region.

The article presents the discussion on loons Gaviidae forming a very small family of seabirds consisting of only five species worldwide. Topics include habitat adapting the species finding throughout the Arctic as breeding birds with different areas of distribution; and species being regular on German North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts as well frequently seen inland.

The article reports on the migratory behaviour of Ardenna gravis. It mentions great shearwaters only breed on three islands in the South Atlantic namely Nightingale and Inaccessible Islands, both of which are part of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, and Gough Island. It also mentions it migrates from its breeding ranges in the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere, while most other migratory bird species make the opposite movement.

The article reports that a highly specialized seabird with a restricted range opens new Unknown Seabirds series. Topics include examines the Latin name aptly describes what characterizes the high arctic ivory gull: loosely translated and this species is only found in the Arctic in the northern hemisphere.