Synopsis
Miranda Krestovnikoff journeys to the Shiant Isles, home to some very old sea birds.
- Programme: Coast
- Series: 9
- Episode: 04: Offshore!
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Biology
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