Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of waterImage caption, Lundy Island, in the Bristol Channel off the north Devon coast, is facing closure unless it receives meaningful rainfall ByZhara Simpson in LundyPublished7 October 2026, 06:16 BSTFamed for its puffins, the…
- ▪Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of waterImage caption, Lundy Island, in the Bristol Channel off the north Devon coast, is facing closure unless it receives meaningful rainfall ByZhara Simpson in LundyPublished7 October 2026,
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| Publication time | Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:16:14 GMT |
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Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of waterImage caption, Lundy Island, in the Bristol Channel off the north Devon coast, is facing closure unless it receives meaningful rainfall ByZhara Simpson in LundyPublished7 October 2026, 06:16 BSTFamed for its puffins, the picture-perfect island of Lundy attracts birdwatchers from all over. But the island is on the cusp of being evacuated as water levels drop to the lowest ever, forcing residents to take drastic measures to ensure supplies do not run out.Located in the Bristol Channel off the north Devon coast, the 5km (3.1 mile) long island is not the first place you expect to be running out of water.It is rich with wildlife including puffins and seals and its rugged landscape makes for breathtaking views.
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