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Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) dead young, remains at nesting site killed by gulls, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) dead young, remains at nesting site killed by gulls, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6552785
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
Burrow Burrows Dead Death Destruction Gull Gulls Kill Killed Kills Nest Nesting Nests Predation Prey Preying Preys Sea Bird Sea Birds Sea Gull Sea Gulls Seabird Seabirds Seagull Seagulls Shearwater Shearwaters Site Sites Skomer Wales Welsh
Nature's Drama Unfolds - Gull vs. Shearwater - A Feathery Tale of Life and Death
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a heart-wrenching scene on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The image showcases the remains of a Manx Shearwater chick tragically taken down by ruthless gulls. Amidst the breathtaking coastal beauty and abundant wildlife, nature reveals its harsh realities. The young European seabird fell victim to the relentless preying instincts of these opportunistic predators. As if straight out of a suspenseful thriller, this photograph encapsulates the untamed battle for survival that unfolds daily in our natural world. Skomer Island serves as both a sanctuary and battleground for an array of marine creatures along the Atlantic coast. Here, burrow-dwelling shearwaters establish their nests while navigating through treacherous waters teeming with hungry gulls seeking easy prey. This poignant image reminds us that even in idyllic settings like Skomer Island, life can be unforgiving and unpredictable. It underscores the delicate balance between life and death within Britain's temperate shores. Let this striking visual serve as a reminder to cherish every moment we have with our fellow inhabitants on this planet – for it is in these fleeting moments that nature's raw power truly comes alive!
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