Rathlin Island eradicates its Feral Ferrets
The ferrets, introduced to the island in the 1980's, had been causing extensive damage to bird colomies, including puffins and corncrakes. Claire Barnett, Area Manager with RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) NI which led the project.
News at One · RTÉ Radio 1
March 23, 20264m 3s
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The ferrets, introduced to the island in the 1980's, had been causing extensive damage to bird colomies, including puffins and corncrakes. Claire Barnett, Area Manager with RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) NI which led the project.