# Seabird numbers rebound in Solent after devastating 2022 avian flu outbreak

Seabird populations in the Solent region have shown signs of recovery after being hit hard by an avian flu outbreak in 2022. The rebound offers hope for conservation efforts, though experts caution that vulnerable seabird colonies remain at risk from disease and environmental pressures.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/19/seabird-numbers-bounce-back-solent-region-avian-flu-rspb) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:21 GMT