Seabird Collection (page 7)

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

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) portrait, Shetland islands, Scotland, UK, June

Noddy Turns (Anous stolidus) pair on Heron Island, southern Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Little blue / fairy penguin (Eudyptula minor) coming ashore to breeding area after dusk, Phillip Island Nature Park, Victoria, Australia

Seagulls on a coast with lighthouse, lithograph, published in 1883
Seagulls on a coast with lighthouse. Lithograph after a drawing by Fedor Flinzer (German author and illustrator, 1832 - 1911), published in 1883

Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) in breeding plumage. St. Paul Island, Alaska. July

Royal terns (Sterna maxima) pair crossing bills during courtship behaviour, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA

Horned puffin (Fratercula corniculata) close-up portrait, St. Paul Island, Pribilofs, Alaska, USA, July

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult turning in the air as it begins to plunge dive. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) in flight over Midway Atoll. Midway

Wilsons Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) feeding whilst walking on water Atlantic ocean, Madeira Portugal, August

Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) in flight in front of building, Madeira Portugal August

Two juvenile Atlantic yellow legged gulls (Larus michahellis) in flight, Izmir, Turkey, October

Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult wing stretching and looking up, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, September

RF- Razorbill (Alca torda) resting on rocks. Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland. April

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) three resting on a snow bank, Hornoya, Varanger, Norway, April

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Scotland, June

Gannet (Sula bassana) in water, Shetland, UK. July

Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) diving for fish. Bempton, Yorkshire, UK. August

Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) on rocky shore with crashing waves at sunset, Bird Island, Lamberts Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa, September 2012

Black skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) fishing by skimming along water surface, Pantanal, Brazil

Snow petrel (Pagodroma nivea) flying, Antarctica, November

Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) group gathering at landing site. Tilgo Island, La Serena, Chile. Vulnerable species

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) close up of juvenile in flight, Flatanger, Norway, October

Snares-crested penguin (Eudyptes robustus) walking along rocks, Snares Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic and vulnerable species

Little blue / fairy penguin (Eudyptula minor) walking on pathway to nesting burrows, Neck Game Reserve, Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia, December

Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) walking to nest hidden inland in dense vegetation. Sandy Bay, Enderby Island, Auckland Group, New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) jumping out of the sea, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) Wiencke Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) group of five resting on the lake, with mountain shrouded in mist in the background. Lake Kerkini, Greece. February. Vulnerable species

RF- Gannets (Morus) displaying, Great Saltee, County Wexford, Ireland. May

Gannet (Morus bassanus) breeding pair during part of their elaborate courtship ritual. Saltee Islands, Republic of Ireland, May

Booby (Sula nebouxii) looking at camera underwater, Galapagos Island

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Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Aldabra, Cosmoledo Atoll. Important bird nesting colony. Pair of Red-footed boobies (Wild: Sula sula)

Picture No. 12009515
Arctic Tern - adult bird in flight with a fish - Germany Date:

Picture No. 12009514
Arctic Tern - adult bird - Germany Date:

Surf at the North Coast of Jutland;Stormy Weather at Skagen, 1918. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Surf at the North Coast of Jutland;Stormy Weather at Skagen, 1918

Common gulls (Larus canus) in flight at the Prerow pier, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) at the pier of Prerow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Seagulls sit on the groynes on the beach of Zingst in the evening light, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, North Germany, Germany

Seagull in front of the White Cliffs of Dover, Kent, England

Puffin (Fratercula arctica), young bird taking off from water, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in Flight, Shiant Islands, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with sprat, Isle of May, Forth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in silhouette holding shrimp, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Portrait with sandeels, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK

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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.