Cepphus Collection

Picture No. 11982140
Black Guillemot - adult bird in breeding plumage - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) holding fish in beak, flying back to nest, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. June

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Pigeon guillemot, Cepphus columba, adult swimming alongside sea ice in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

Extinct greak auk, puffin and emperor penguin
Extinct great auk, Pinguinus impennis e, emperor penguin g, Aptenodytes forsteri g, great crested grebe b, Podiceps cristatus, Atlantic puffin f, Fratercula arctica, black guillemot d

Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) standing on coastal rock, North America

Picture No. 11982141
Black Guillemot - adult birds - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Picture No. 11982139
Black Guillemot - adult bird in breeding plumage flapping its wings - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Picture No. 11982138
Black Guillemot - adult bird in breeding plumage flapping its wings - Svalbard, Norway Date:

The black guillemot, in three stages of plumage Cepphus gryl
The black guillemot, in three stages of plumage (Cepphus grylle). Parker, Richard Dunscombe 1805 - 1881

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

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Black Guillemot / Tystie calling. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Black Guillemot - profile - sitting on ice flow (Cepphus grylle) Date:

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Black Guillemot - Swimming on sea (Cepphus grylle) Date:

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Pigeon Gulliemot - displaying (Cepphus columba) Date:

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Black Guillemot - Taking off from sea (Cepphus grylle) Date:

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

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

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

Cepphus grylle, black guillemot
Plate 219 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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"Discovering the Enigmatic Cepphus: A Fascinating Journey into the World of Guillemots" In the picturesque coastal region of Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, a captivating scene unfolds. Picture No. 11982140 captures a black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) in mid-flight, clutching a fish tightly in its beak as it returns to its nest. The vibrant June sky serves as a backdrop for this remarkable display of nature's prowess. As we delve deeper into the world species, Picture No. 11982141 unveils an awe-inspiring glimpse into their diverse existence. Alongside the black guillemot stands extinct great auks, puffins, and emperor penguins – showcasing the rich tapestry of avian life that once thrived on our planet. Transporting us back in time is an intriguing lithograph from 1923 depicting a precious guillemot egg (Picture No. DDE-90034165). This relic reminds us of how fragile these creatures' existence can be and highlights our responsibility to protect them for future generations. Examining various stages of plumage evolution within Cepphus gryl (Picture No. 11982139), we witness nature's artistry at work – transforming these birds from adorable chicks to striking adults with distinct markings and features. Venturing across continents brings us face-to-face with another member of the cepphus family – Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba). Captured gracefully perched on a coastal rock in North America (Picture No. 11067589), this bird exudes elegance amidst rugged surroundings. The enchantment continues with Picture No. 11067588 where two Pigeon Guillemots engage in playful interaction against crashing waves - reminding us that even amidst adversity, joy can still be found.