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Sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus) adult in flight over Irish sea off Pembrokeshire coast
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Sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus) adult in flight over Irish sea off Pembrokeshire coast
Sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus) adult in flight over Irish sea off Pembrokeshire coast, Wales, UK, August 2010. Did you know? Hitchcocks film The Birds was partly inspired by an incident in Monterey Bay, California where thousands of Sooty shearwaters, poisoned by toxic algae, crashed into houses of the town
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2020vision Flying Picday Seabirds Seas Shearwaters Surface Wales
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Taking Flight - When Birds Inspire Hitchcock's Thrills!
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. In this photo print, we witness the graceful Sooty shearwater soaring through the skies above the Irish Sea off the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. With its wings outstretched and feathers glistening under the sun, this adult seabird showcases its aerial prowess with absolute finesse. But did you know that these very birds played a role in inspiring one of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic films? In Monterey Bay, California, thousands of Sooty shearwaters met an unfortunate fate when they crashed into houses due to toxic algae poisoning. This incident left such an indelible mark on Hitchcock's imagination that it partly inspired his masterpiece "The Birds". As we admire this stunning image captured by Chris Gomersall for 2020VISION, let us marvel at nature's wonders and ponder how even seemingly ordinary creatures can spark extraordinary creativity. From their synchronized flights to their ability to navigate vast oceans effortlessly, seabirds like the Sooty shearwater remind us of our own boundless potential. So next time you find yourself near a coastline or witnessing a flock of birds taking flight overhead, take a moment to appreciate not only their beauty but also their untapped storytelling power. Who knows what thrilling tales may unfold if we pay attention to these avian adventurers?
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