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Tysties Collection

Tysties, also known as Black Guillemots, are captivating seabirds that grace the rocky shores of Norway

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 11066401

Picture No. 11066401
Black Guillemot / Tystie adult in summer plumage sitting on ice floe. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 11066396

Picture No. 11066396
Tystie / Black Guillemot adult in summer plumage on ice floe. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 11066395

Picture No. 11066395
Tystie / Black Guillemot adult in summer plumage on ice floe. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 11067589

Picture No. 11067589
Black Guillemot / Tystie pair in courtship display. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 11067588

Picture No. 11067588
Black Guillemot / Tystie calling. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 10946879

Picture No. 10946879
Black Guillemot / Tystie - flapping wings Shetland, UK. Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 10946880

Picture No. 10946880
Black Guillemot / Tystie - stretching wings Shetland, UK. Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 10899060

Picture No. 10899060
Black Guillemot / Tystie (Cepphus grylle) Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 10899061

Picture No. 10899061
Black Guillemot / Tystie (Cepphus grylle) Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Picture No. 10899059

Picture No. 10899059
Black Guillemot / Tystie (Cepphus grylle) Date:

Background imageTysties Collection: Black Guillemot / Tystie - nesting on rock edge

Black Guillemot / Tystie - nesting on rock edge
WAT-14966 Black Guillemot / Tystie - nesting on rock edge Lauvsnes - Flatanger - Norway Cepphus grylle M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageTysties Collection: Black Guillemot / Tystie - sitting on rock - Norway

Black Guillemot / Tystie - sitting on rock - Norway
WAT-14956 Black Guillemot / Tystie - sitting on rock Lauvsnes - Flatanger - Norway Cepphus grylle M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageTysties Collection: Black Guillemot / Tystie - in flight above water - Norway

Black Guillemot / Tystie - in flight above water - Norway
WAT-14955 Black Guillemot / Tystie - in flight above water Lauvsnes - Flatanger - Norway Cepphus grylle M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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Tysties, also known as Black Guillemots, are captivating seabirds that grace the rocky shores of Norway. With their striking black plumage and bright red feet, they stand out against the rugged coastal landscape. In Picture No. 11066401, a pair can be seen perched on a rocky ledge overlooking the vast expanse of the sea. Their distinctive white wing patches add a touch of elegance to their appearance. Moving on to Picture No. 11066396, we witness another tystie in action as it takes flight from its perch with wings spread wide open. Its streamlined body allows for swift and agile movements through the air. Picture No. 11066395 showcases a close-up shot of a tystie's face, revealing its piercing yellow eyes and sharp beak perfectly adapted for catching fish underwater. These birds are excellent divers and spend much of their time hunting beneath the waves. Venturing further into their natural habitat, Picture No. 11067589 captures two tysties engaged in an intricate courtship display known as "billing. " They gently tap their bills together in an affectionate gesture that strengthens their bond during breeding season. Meanwhile, Picture No. 11067588 portrays a solitary tystie resting peacefully on a rock amidst crashing waves—a momentary respite from its busy life at sea. As we explore more images, we stumble upon Pictures No. 10946879 and No. 10946880—scenes depicting adorable fluffy chicks nestled among rocks under the watchful eye of their attentive parents. These young ones will soon embark on their own journeys across oceans once they fledge. The beauty of these seabirds is not limited to Norway alone; Picture No. 10899060 transports us to another breathtaking location where tysties find solace—the stunning cliffs along Scotland's coastline adorned with lush greenery contrasting against dark basalt rocks. In Picture No.