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Stercorarius Skua Collection

In the 18th century, on the picturesque Faroe Islands, a group of brave rock-fowlers embarked on an adventurous hunt for skua gull birds and their precious eggs

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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Rock-fowlers hunting for skua gull birds and eggs on the Faroe Islands, 18th century
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great skua (Stercorarius skua) in flight and spectacular coastline with sea stacks
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great skua (Stercorarius skua) displaying, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, July
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great skua (Stercorarius skua) on water, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, April
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) silhouetted at sunrise, Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great skua (Stercocarius skua) in flight over Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, looking
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skuas Stercorarius skua feeding on carrion Noss Shetland summer
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skuas Stercorarius skua Noss Shetland summer
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua calling, Stercorarius skua
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua flying at North Sea, Stercorarius skua, Netherlands
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua, Stercorarius skua, Norway
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua, Stercorarius skua, Netherlands
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skuas Stercorarius skua pair displaying Hermaness Shetland June
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua Stercorarius skua Shetland summer
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skuas Stercorarius skua Shetland UK
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) silhouetted at dusk Hermaness NNR Unst Shetland June
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua, Stercorarius skua, Hermaness NNR, Unst, Shetland, Scotland, summer
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Picture No. 10947799
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Picture No. 10946943
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Picture No. 10946942
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Picture No. 10946941
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua Stercorarius skua on loch Fetlar Shetland summer
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Adult great skua (Stercorarius skua) with recent kill in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua - calling out and displaying wings to show territory - Herma Ness - Shetland Islands
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua - stretching wings before taking off - Herma Ness - Shetland Islands - Scotland - UK
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua - standing in habitat - Herma Ness - Shetland Islands - Scotland - UK
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua Stercorarius skua among cotton grass in late evening Unst Shetland June
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: Great Skua Stercorarius skua Noss Shetland June
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Stercorarius Skua Collection: A Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) standing on grass habitat, Handa Island, Scotland


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In the 18th century, on the picturesque Faroe Islands, a group of brave rock-fowlers embarked on an adventurous hunt for skua gull birds and their precious eggs. The rugged coastline with its majestic sea stacks served as the backdrop to this daring pursuit. Fast forward to present times in the Shetland Isles, Scotland, where the great skua (Stercorarius skua) takes center stage. In July, these magnificent birds display their prowess in flight against a breathtaking coastal landscape. April brings them gracefully gliding over tranquil waters, showcasing their elegance even when at rest. As dawn breaks on Fair Isle in Shetland, a silhouette of a great skua emerges against the vibrant hues of sunrise. Its presence adds an ethereal touch to this remote island's beauty. Overlooking a colony of gannets perched atop towering cliffs, these skuas soar through the sky with unmatched grace and agility. Feeding time arrives on Noss Island during summer months; here we witness great skuas feasting upon carrion left behind by other creatures. Their survival instincts kick into high gear as they assert themselves amidst fierce competition for sustenance. A pair of great skuas engages in an enchanting courtship dance at Hermaness in June. Their synchronized movements create a mesmerizing spectacle that showcases both strength and tenderness simultaneously. Throughout summer across Shetland's vast landscapes, these remarkable birds dominate the skies with their commanding presence, and are nature's guardians patrolling their territory with unwavering determination. As dusk settles over Hermaness National Nature Reserve on Unst Island in June, one last glimpse is caught of a silhouetted great skua bidding farewell to another day filled with triumphs and challenges overcome. The Great Skuas they have become synonymous with Shetland's wild beauty—a symbol of resilience thriving amidst untamed lands and unforgiving seas.