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Razorbill Collection (page 3)

The razorbill, also known as the guillemot, is a fascinating seabird that can be found breeding on cliffs in various locations around the UK and Ireland

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Arctic fauna, lithograph, published in 1897

Arctic fauna, lithograph, published in 1897
Arctic fauna: 1) Polar bear (Ursus maritimus); 2) Wolverine (Gulo gulo); 3) Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus); 4) Mountain hare (Lepus timidus); 5) True lemming (Lemmus); 6) Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus); 7

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Seabirds Eggs

Seabirds Eggs
The eggs of nine different kinds of gulls, skuas, razorbill and guillemots, sea-birds all. Date: 1898

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill, Alca torda, and emperor penguin

Razorbill, Alca torda, and emperor penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Sanderling, Calidris alba

Sanderling, Calidris alba.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Puffin, razorbill and king penguin

Puffin, razorbill and king penguin.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Europe, Iceland, Latrabjarg. Razorbills courting

Europe, Iceland, Latrabjarg. Razorbills courting
Iceland, Latrabjarg. Razorbills courting. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Europe, Iceland, Latrabjarg. Pair of razorbills in courtship behavior. Credit as

Europe, Iceland, Latrabjarg. Pair of razorbills in courtship behavior. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Europe, Iceland, Latrabjarg. Razorbill male in courtship behavior

Europe, Iceland, Latrabjarg. Razorbill male in courtship behavior. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda)

Razorbill (Alca torda)
Illustration of a razorbill (Alca torda)

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Cliffs are occupied by puffins

Cliffs are occupied by puffins northern gannets guillemots and razorbills

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill -Alca torda-, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Razorbill -Alca torda-, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Background imageRazorbill Collection: AUDUBON: RAZORBILL. Razorbill (Alca torda)

AUDUBON: RAZORBILL. Razorbill (Alca torda). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Picture No. 11014668

Picture No. 11014668
Razorbill - on breeding cliffs Latrabjarg, Iceland (Alca torda) Date:

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Picture No. 11014667

Picture No. 11014667
Razorbill - on breeding cliffs Latrabjarg, Iceland (Alca torda) Date:

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, breeding plumage, close-up of head, Northumberland, England, May

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, breeding plumage, close-up of head, Northumberland, England, May

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, breeding plumage, mutual preening, Northumberland, England, May

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, breeding plumage, mutual preening, Northumberland, England, May

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Picture No. 10738038

Picture No. 10738038
Photographer photographing Razorbill Date:

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Picture No. 10884003

Picture No. 10884003
Razorbill - Mating (Alca torda) Date:

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Picture No. 10901792

Picture No. 10901792
Razorbill - returning to cliffs and stretching wings - June (Alca torda). Skomer Island - South Wales - UK. Date:

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Picture No. 10901791

Picture No. 10901791
Razorbill - in habitat on cliffs edge - June (Alca torda). Skomer Island - South Wales - UK. Date:

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill swimming - late winter

Razorbill swimming - late winter

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adults, breeding plumage, group on cliff ledges, Skokholm Island

Razorbill (Alca torda) adults, breeding plumage, group on cliff ledges, Skokholm Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) pair, Iceland, Polar Regions

Razorbill (Alca torda) pair, Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, winter plumage, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, winter plumage, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) Fowlheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Razorbill (Alca torda) Fowlheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Swallow Hirundo rustica male with full crop to feed young in nest Norfolk June

Swallow Hirundo rustica male with full crop to feed young in nest Norfolk June

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Alca torda, razorbill

Alca torda, razorbill
Plate 214 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Alca torda, razorbill feathers

Alca torda, razorbill feathers
Feathers from a razorbill (Alca torda). The razorbill is breeds in coastal regions of northern Europe including Britain and Scandinavia. During the winter months it may be seen in Spain and Morocco

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, mating, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, June

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, mating, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, June

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, summer plumage, swimming on sea in bright sunshine, Pembrokeshire

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, summer plumage, swimming on sea in bright sunshine, Pembrokeshire, Wales, May

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda), Lunga, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Razorbill (Alca torda), Lunga, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbills

Razorbills on Machias Seal Island near Cutler, Maine, USA

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Iceland, Latrabjarg. Close-up of razorbills in courting behavior

Iceland, Latrabjarg. Close-up of razorbills in courting behavior

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, in flight over sea, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, in flight over sea, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) and Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) eggs, eaten by skua, Scotland

Razorbill (Alca torda) and Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) eggs, eaten by skua, Scotland

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult with chick at nest, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult with chick at nest, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, summer

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, mating on cliff ledge, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult pair, mating on cliff ledge, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, close-up of head, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, close-up of head, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, summer

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, standing on clifftop, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, standing on clifftop, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, feeding chick at nest, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, feeding chick at nest, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, summer

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill - at nest site and egg

Razorbill - at nest site and egg
BS-225 Razorbill - at nest site and egg Alca torda Bryan Sage Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill - on a rock

Razorbill - on a rock
DAC-43 Razorbill - on a rock Alca torda David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill - on a rock gaping - with mouth wide open

Razorbill - on a rock gaping - with mouth wide open
DAC-45 Razorbill - on a rock gaping - with mouth wide open Alca torda David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill

Razorbill
DAC-42 Razorbill Alca torda David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Adult Razorbill (Alca torda) taking flight near the nesting island of Vaeroya in the Lofoton

Adult Razorbill (Alca torda) taking flight near the nesting island of Vaeroya in the Lofoton Island Group of Northern
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda). Hebrides, Scotland

Razorbill (Alca torda). Hebrides, Scotland
Nic Davies / SplashdownDirect

Background imageRazorbill Collection: Razorbill. UK (RR)

Razorbill. UK (RR)
Sue Daly / SplashdownDirect



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The razorbill, also known as the guillemot, is a fascinating seabird that can be found breeding on cliffs in various locations around the UK and Ireland. One such place is Marwick Head RSPB Reserve in Orkney during the summer months. Here, these beautiful birds create their nests and raise their young amidst the rugged coastal landscape. Handa Isle in Scotland is another spot where razorbill colonies thrive. They share their cliffside homes with puffins, creating a vibrant and bustling community against the backdrop of Eilean Mhuire. In County Wexford, Ireland, razorbill sightings are common on Great Saltee Island. These striking black and white birds can be seen perched on lichen-covered rocks or resting peacefully among their group. The rocky terrain provides them with ample opportunities to rest and observe their surroundings. A map of North Yorkshire YO14 9 reveals yet another location where these magnificent creatures can be spotted along the coastline. Their presence adds to the natural beauty of this area. Historical depictions of they can also be found in color lithographs from postcards dating back to the 1930s. These illustrations capture the essence of these unique birds and serve as reminders of our fascination with nature throughout history. From ancient times to modern-day observations, razorbills continue to captivate us with their distinctive appearance and behavior. Whether they are gracefully landing on sea cliffs or resting peacefully on rocks, these seabirds remind us of nature's wonders all around us.