The problem of oil slicks affecting seabirds off the Western Isles has occurred again recently. Live and dead oiled birds have washed ashore. (links 1; 2; 3 )
There have been numerous occurrences in the past. Despite government attempts at identification rarely has a source for oils been found.
The first birds this time were found on Benbecula on New Years day 2012.
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