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Norway, Svalbard, Brunnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia) gathering on melting iceberg on Spitsbergen Island below Alkefjellet bird cliffs Date: 17/07/2007

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Alkefjellet Brunnichs Cliffs Daylight Daytime Floating Full Guillemot Iceberg Length Melting Nesting Paul Peace Peaceful Seabird Souders Spitsbergen Sunny Sunshine Svalbard Uria

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. In this incredible snapshot captured by Ardea Picture Library, we are transported to the majestic Spitsbergen Island in Norway's Svalbard region. The scene is set amidst breathtaking natural beauty as Brunnich's Guillemots (Uria lomvia) gather upon a melting iceberg below the towering Alkefjellet bird cliffs. The date is July 17th, 2007, and it seems these adorable seabirds have found themselves an unconventional hangout spot! With their fluffy black and white feathers contrasting against the icy blue backdrop of the Arctic landscape, they create a picture-perfect moment that exudes peace and tranquility. As the sun shines brightly above them, casting its warm rays onto their floating sanctuary, these guillemots bask in nature's spotlight. Their full-length formation showcases both unity and harmony within this wild flock. It's like witnessing a secret meeting of arctic avian VIPs! While global warming may be causing this iceberg to slowly melt away into oblivion, our feathered friends seem unfazed. They embrace their temporary refuge with grace and resilience—a reminder of how wildlife adapts to even the harshest conditions. So let us marvel at this extraordinary sight captured by photographer Paul Souders from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst life's challenges, there will always be moments of pure joy

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