Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) two adults, summer plumage, feeding on dead guillemot, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

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Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) two adults, summer plumage, feeding on dead guillemot, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

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. In this photo, two adult Glaucous Gulls are caught red-beaked as they indulge in a delectable meal on the picturesque shores of Spitzbergen. With their striking summer plumage glistening under the July sun, these majestic seabirds have found themselves a feast fit for royalty - a dead guillemot. As scavengers of the arctic realm, these Eurasian beauties waste no time when it comes to carrion cuisine. The sight is both awe-inspiring and slightly eerie as they gracefully pick apart the carcass with precision and finesse. It's nature's own version of an all-you-can-eat buffet! Against the backdrop of Svalbard's breathtaking archipelago, these coastal connoisseurs remind us that even in the harshest environments, life finds a way to thrive. Their presence adds an extra touch of wildness to this already stunning landscape. With each bite, these gulls play their crucial role in maintaining balance within marine ecosystems by cleaning up after unfortunate casualties like our feathered friend here. They truly embody the circle of life and death along Europe's northernmost coasts. So next time you stumble upon one of nature's macabre banquets while exploring remote corners of our planet, take a moment to appreciate its beauty and remember that even amidst death, there is vibrant

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