Seabird Collection (page 5)

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus), pair courting, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

Eastern rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome filholi), Auckland Island, December

Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) chick in the nest, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, February

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) flying low over water. Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden

Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), Ronge Island, Antarctica

RF - Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) flying on to the cliff top and gathering around burrows. Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) taking off, Machias Seal Island, Maine, USA, June

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) close up in flight, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Nazca booby (Sula granti) on the coast of Wolf Island, Galapagos

Magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens) diving for fish prey, Borrero Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feeding chick. This bird is trying to steal the food from the parent. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) and Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) male, Isla Tortuga, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) with chicks begging for food, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) North Uist, Scotland, UK, July

Gannet (Morus bassanus) Shetland, England, UK. July

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) standing on rock at dusk, with clustered penguins in background. South Africa. November

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) swimming on the ocean surface, Svalbard, Norway, June

Scopolis shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) in flight. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) colony in mist, many birds in flight and nesting on cliffs. Svalbard, Norway, July 2018

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) in flight over sea between Isabela Island and Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rock, silhouetted by Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rocks of St Kilda breakwater, returning to nest at dusk. Melbourne city in background. Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) flying on the open ocean, Drake passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking in line, returning to nesting area, Port Charcot, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Replete Seagull on the shore having consumed a Watermelon
Replete Seagull on the shore having consumed a large Watermelon slice - reproduction of a Japanese woodblock print. Date: circa 1900s

Antarctica, Drake Passage. Window view of waves

South Georgia Island, Gold Harbour. King penguin colony

Red-footed booby (Sula sula) perched in tree. Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair on rocky shore at dawn. Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos. May 2015

Nazca booby (Sula granti) standing on rock at coast. Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos. October 2015

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) colony at sunet. Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Short tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) subadult with fish-hook and monofilament line embedded in throat. Tsubamezaki, Torishima Island, Japan. December

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in flight, Plazas Islands, Galapagos

Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) nesting amongst Blechnum palmiforme tree ferns. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) courtship display sequence. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) walking on ice, near Davis Station, Prydz Bay, East Antarctica, November

Erect-crested penguins (Eudyptes sclateri) feeding young chick. Antipodes Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

Erect-crested penguins (Eudyptes sclateri) pair. Proclamation Island, Bounty Islands, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) walking on surface of water whilst foraging, Galapagos

Nazca booby (Sula granti) portrait, Galapagos, Ecuador

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Two Little terns (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) with newly hatched chick, Gronant dunes, Denbighshire, Wales, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) nest with three eggs in shingle ridge. County Wicklow, Ireland, June

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking in line on a windy beach. Sanders Island, Falklands. November

Great frigatebird (Phaethon aethereus) male at nest site, with gular sac inflated to attract females. Genovesa Island, Galapagos, May

Aerial view of nesting Gannets (Morus bassanus) and swirling seas, Hermaness, Shetland, Scotland, UK, October

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"Captivating Seabirds: A Glimpse into Their Enchanting World" In the depths of night, two little blue penguins stand proudly on rugged rocks, their silhouettes beautifully framed by the dazzling lights of Melbourne city. This mesmerizing image captured during December 2016 in St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia, was a joint winner in the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021. Moving to South coast's Santa Cruz Island, we witness a captivating courtship dance between a pair of blue-footed boobies. With their vibrant azure feet and intricate movements, these seabirds showcase their love amidst nature's splendor. Venturing north to Shetland, Scotland, we are greeted by the awe-inspiring sight of northern gannets diving fearlessly into the depths for fish. The split-level shot captures both above and below water perspectives—a testament to these birds' remarkable hunting skills. On Machias Seal Island lies an enchanting scene as an Atlantic puffin gracefully lands with its wings outstretched. Its arrival signifies new beginnings and reminds us of nature's resilience even in remote locations like this island off Canada's coast. Skomer Island in Wales offers another delightful encounter as two Atlantic puffins engage in bill rubbing—an affectionate gesture that strengthens bonds within their community, and is a heartwarming display of camaraderie among these charismatic seabirds. Journeying to Heligoland in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany brings us face-to-beak with two Northern gannets touching beaks—a warm greeting shared between lifelong companions or newfound friends. Such interactions highlight the social nature and strong connections forged within seabird colonies. Returning once more to Shetland's shores during July reveals yet another breathtaking spectacle—the fearless dives of Northern gannets plunging into waters teeming with fish. These majestic birds demonstrate unparalleled agility as they secure sustenance for themselves and their young.