Seabird Collection (page 6)

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

Gannet (Morus bassanus) diving for fish, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight, Norfolk, UK, August

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea), two fighting in mid-air. Machias Seal Island, New Brunswick / Maine, Canada / USA. July

Black skimmers (Rynchops niger), three in non-breeding plumage on beach, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. January. Digitally altered to remove distractions

Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) performing sky-pointing display with outspread wings as part of courtship, Cape St. Marys Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland, Canada. June

Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata), adult in breeding plumage flying in preparing to land, St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA, July

Wilsons Phalaropes (Phalaropus tricolor) flock flying over tufa formations at Mono Lake in late summer, with reflection, California, USA. July 2013

Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) flying over a pattern of kelp and sea foam, photographed from above, St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA. July

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) flock flying over a frozen lake in falling snow, Wiltshire, UK, March

Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over Newcastle city centre in a blizzard. Newcastle, UK. March

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) feeding chick, Sado Estuary, Portugal. June

Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) at rocky shore. South America, Falkland Islands

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair billing on coastal cliff in evening light. Wolf Island, Galapagos. August 2016

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), group fishing underwater. Itabaca Channel, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Shy Albatross landing on water
A Shy Albatross landing on water, skiing along the waters surface with reflection in the calm surface of the water

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Great Black-backed Gull - adult gull in flight - Iceland Date:

Australasian gannet / Takapu (Morus serrator) breeding colony on cliffs, Muriwai gannet colony, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, June

Southern Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) colony, Kidney Island, Falkland Islands, October. Vulnerable species

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) walking back to the colony, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, October

Brown booby (Sula leucogaster), adult diving for fish, Los Roques, Venezuela

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), fight between two males, Saint Andrew, South Georgia

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) arriving at nest with chick, San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Gannet (Morus bassanus) coming in to land in the colony in evening light, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Black skimmer (Rynchops niger) foraging along surf line. Tierra Verde, Florida, USA

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia. September

Razorbill (Alca torda) perched on lichen covered rock. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Herring gull (Larus argentatus) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Razorbill (Alca torda) group, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. June

Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) nesting amongst flowering thrift (Armeria maritima), Great Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus), Feeding frenzy, Noss NNR, Shetland, Scotland, UK

Snares island crested penguin (Eudyptes robustus) in forest, Snares Island, New Zealand

Erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) pair in greeting display. Antipodes Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) returning to colony. Near Simons Town in False Bay, between Fish Hoek and Cape Point, Western Cape, South Africa. Endangered species

RF- Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chick begging parent for food, Antarctica

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) blizzard near Snow Hill Island colony in Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor Penguin aka (Aptenodytes forsteri) adult penguins with their chick, Weddell Sea, Gould Bay, Antarctica

Emperor penguin chicks (Aptenodytes forsteri) with lone Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) Ross Sea, Antarctica. December

Aerial view of Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) toboganning in the snow, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Close up of the wing of an Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), Gould Bay, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), tobogganing, Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Atlantic puffic, (Fratercula arctica), Machias Seal Island, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, August

Atlantic puffic, (Fratercula arctica) portrait. Machias Seal Island, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, August

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

RF - Gannet (Morus bassanus) close-up portrait with nesting material in beak, , Saltee Islands, Ireland. June

RF - Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) group flying in formation, Svalbard, Norway

Westland petrel (Procellaria westlandica) in flight over sea, showing the upperwing. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. April. Vulnerable species

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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.