There are many types of seabirds and most species can be seen along the different coasts of North America. Other seabirds described as pelagic are the ones who remain out in the open ocean. These birds may nest on the mainland or on islands out in the seas, where there is less chance of land predators eating their eggs or their young. Most seabirds at one time or another can be seen flying along coastlines or overland, some by choice and others pushed off course by bad weather and strong winds.