Brunnich's Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - two on cliff edge

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Brunnich's Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - two on cliff edge

WAT-8570
Brunnich's Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - two on cliff edge
Spitzberg, Svalbard
Uria lomvia
M. Watson
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Balancing Brunnichs Cliff Cliffs Guillemot Guillemots Murre Murres Spitzbergen Svalbard Thick Billed Sea Birds

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this thrilling snapshot captured by M. Watson, we witness a daring duo of Brunnich's Guillemots, also known as Thick-billed Murres, showcasing their incredible balancing skills on the edge of a cliff. These sea birds from the Arctic region are no strangers to precarious perches and vertigo-inducing heights. With their sleek black feathers contrasting against the rugged coastal backdrop of Spitzbergen in Svalbard, Norway, these avian acrobats seem to be engaged in an intense game of "who can hang on longer". Their determined expressions and outstretched wings reveal their unwavering determination to conquer gravity's pull. As if defying physics wasn't impressive enough, these feathery daredevils manage to maintain perfect synchrony. It's almost as if they're performing a synchronized dance routine for our entertainment! Perhaps they're auditioning for Cirque du Soleil or training for the next season of "Birds Got Talent". One can only imagine what thoughts are racing through their tiny bird brains—maybe contemplating whether it’s worth risking a feather-ruffling tumble just for that perfect selfie? Or perhaps they're simply enjoying the breathtaking view while exchanging secret bird gossip about who caught the biggest fish earlier that day. Regardless of their motivations, one thing is certain: these guillemots have mastered both balance and bravery like true aerial artists. So let us applaud them with awe and admiration as they continue to

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