Farne Islands seabirds in danger as heavy rain kills chicks

National Trust says species decline apparent as climate crisis brings more frequent destructive storms in summer

Seabirds nesting on the remote Farne Islands have been hit by heavy rain which has killed many of their young, the National Trust said.

Arctic terns, puffins, guillemots and shags, all suffered losses as chicks including pufflings, or baby puffins, were battered by nearly 127mm (5in) of rain in 24 hours on 13 June.