Sandeels Collection

Lunch time / portrait of a puffin
Faroer. Gerd Moors

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Portrait with sandeels, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with sandeels, Isle of May, Forth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight with sandeels, Great Saltee Island, Co. Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with sandeels, Great saltee Island, Co. Wexford, Republic of Ireland

A puffin with sandeels flying in Mykines. Faroe Islands

An Atlantic Puffin carrying sandeels in Mykines, Faroe Islands

Sixteen sandeels
Mario Suárez

Puffin Fratercula arctica with sand eels Farne Islands Northumberland July

Atlantic Puffin Fratercula arctica with beakful of sandeels Shetland Scotland June

Picture No. 10737366
Puffin - with Sandeels (Fratercula arctica) Date:

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) adult, in flight, with sandeel in beak, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands UK BI004328
COS-700 Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands UK Fratercula arctica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands, UK BI008590
COS-699 Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands, UK Fratercule arctica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Atlantic Puffin - UK - With sand eels - Breeds in great numbers on British Isles - Nests in burrows on grassy slopes
CAN-2985 Atlantic Puffin - with sand eels UK Fratercula arctica Breeds in great numbers on British Isles. Nests in burrows on grassy slopes often in large colonies. Feeds on fish. Pelagic in winter

Puffin - sandeels in beak UK
CAN-1675 Puffin - sandeels in beak UK Fratercula artica John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lithograph Illustration: Puffin- from J Gould Birds of Great Britain 1862-73
PM-9728 Lithograph Illustration: Puffin - from J Gould Birds of Great Britain 1862-73 Fratercula arctica Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Puffin - with sandeels in bill, Farne islands, England
USH-2898 Puffin - with sandeels in bill Farne islands, England Fratercula arctica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sandwich Tern-2 birds fighting over sandeels, Farne Isles, Northumberland UK
USH-2225 Sandwich Tern - 2 birds fighting over sandeels Farne Isles, Northumberland UK Sterna sandvicensis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Tern-courtship displaying with sandeel in beak, Farne Isles, Northumberland UK
USH-2061 Common Tern - courtship displaying with sandeel in beak Farne Isles, Northumberland UK Sterna hirundo Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Puffin - with Sand Eels in beak UK
CAN-2081 PUFFIN - with sandeels in beak UK Fratercula arctica John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Tern
ROY-143 Common Tern - In flight, dipping sandeel into freshwater. Parents often rinse the fish before delivering it to the chicks Cleveland, England

Common Tern
ROY-131 Common Tern - In flight, with a sandeel held in its bill. Cleveland, England, UK Sterna hirundo Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Horned Puffin In flight with food in beak
MOP-469 Horned Puffin - In flight with food in beak Fratercula corniculata Distribution: Bering Sea, N Pacific Ocean B Moose Peterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Puffin with sand eels, UK
CAN-1327 Atlantic PUFFIN - holding sandeels in beak Fratercula arctic John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Puffin - x 2 with Sand Eels in beak UK
CAN-2079 PUFFIN - two with sandeels in beak UK Fratercula arctica John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Lunchtime for this adorable puffin. 🐧🍽️ Captured in a stunning portrait, the puffin (Fratercula arctica) proudly displays its catch of sandeels. This charming scene unfolds on the picturesque Isle of May, nestled in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK. With its vibrant beak and soulful eyes, the puffin poses elegantly amidst a backdrop of crashing waves and rugged cliffs. Not limited to Scottish shores alone, these delightful birds can also be found on Great Saltee Island in Co. Wexford, Republic of Ireland. Here too, they showcase their fishing prowess as they clutch tightly onto their precious sandeels. In flight or perched gracefully on rocky ledges, these feathered creatures never fail to captivate with their unique charm. Venturing further north to Mykines in the Faroe Islands reveals another enchanting sight - an Atlantic Puffin soaring through the skies while carrying a mouthful of sandeels. Against a backdrop of dramatic landscapes and swirling ocean currents, this image encapsulates both grace and strength. Sandeels play a vital role in sustaining these magnificent seabirds' populations as they provide nourishment during breeding seasons. The sight of sixteen sandeels clutched firmly within one puffin's beak is testament to their incredible hunting abilities. Whether it's capturing them mid-flight or zooming in for an intimate headshot portrait, observing these charismatic puffins with their prized catch is truly awe-inspiring. So next time you find yourself near any coastal region mentioned above – keep your eyes peeled for these remarkable seabirds as they go about their daily lunch routine.