Auk Collection (page 3)

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Norway, Svalbard, Brunnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia) swimming in vast numbers in sea at Spitsbergen Island below Alkefjellet bird cliffs on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Brunnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia) reflected in calm sea while in flight along Hinlopen Strait on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Ireland. Skellig Michael Island. Europe's westernmost point. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 14/01/2009

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Ireland. Skellig Michael Island. Europe's westernmost point. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Puffins. Date: 14/01/2009

Page 100. The Puffin, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670039 Page 100. The Puffin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Manchot; Auk; Alk (engraving)
7196611 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Manchot; Auk; Alk (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchot; Auk; Alk)

Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

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

Great auk, Pinguinus impennis. Extinct. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris Natural History of British Birds, London, 1850

Great auk, extinct, and Brazilian sandperch
Great auk, Pinguinus impennis 1, exctinct, and Brazilian sandperch, Pinguipes brasilianus 2. Pingouin, Pinguipes. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

RF - Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) flying, Hornoya, Varanger, Finnmark, Norway (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Guillemots, razorbill, puffin and auks, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour with gum arabic over
3473568 Guillemots, razorbill, puffin and auks, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour with gum arabic over pencil on board) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Great Auk, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Great Auk, 1836

Little Auk, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Little Auk, 1836

Black-throated Guillemot, Nobbed-billed Auk, Curled-Crested Auk and Horned-billed Guillemot, 1838

Tufted Auk, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Tufted Auk, 1835

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with beakful of fish, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) in breeding plumage flapping wings on sea cliff top in seabird colony, Scotland, UK, May. Digital composite

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) silhouetted at sunset on Hermaness, Shetland, Scotland, UK, June

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) covered by mud from its partner digging out their nesting chamber / burrow, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, April

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) swimming, split level view, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, July

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) in flight in mist, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, August

Razorbill (Alca Torda) on cliff, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, June

Razorbills (Alca torda) group of three on cliff face, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, June

Razorbill (Alca torda), pair on cliff, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, June

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) among sea thrift, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland

Razorbill (Alca torda) Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Thick-billed Murre (Uria lomvia) group on edge of ice floe, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, August

Guillemot bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Rotche or Alle alle bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Great Auk birds from Great Britain 1897
Birds from Great Britain 1897 by R. Bowdler Sharpe, London

Little Auk birds from Great Britain 1897
Birds from Great Britain 1897 by R. Bowdler Sharpe, London

Horned puffins (Fratercula corniculata) pair interacting by touching bills while perched on cliff ledge, St. Paul Island, Pribilofs, Alaska, USA, July

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with flower in beak, amongst Thrift (Armeria maritima), Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) landing with sand eels in beak, Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, July

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) diving, North Rona, Outer Hebrides / Western Isles, Scotland, UK, July

Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) at dusk, Fair Isle, Shetland, July. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) stretching wings, late evening light. Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Puffins (Fratercula arctica) among coastal thrift. Saltee Islands, Ireland, UK, July

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) two resting on a snow bank, Hornoya, Varanger, Norway, April

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) resting, Sumburg Head, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, June

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) about to land on snow, Hornoya, Varanger, Norway, April

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, Fair Isle, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, June

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) gathering grass for its nest. Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Scotland, June

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"Auk: Majestic Birds of the Atlantic" Witness the breathtaking sight of an Atlantic puffin, with wings outstretched, gracefully landing on Machias Seal Island. These adorable creatures, scientifically known as Fratercula arctica, captivate us with their vibrant beaks and distinctive markings. On Skomer Island in Wales, UK, we catch a glimpse of these Atlantic puffins engaging in a unique behavior - bill rubbing. This ritualistic courtship display showcases their affectionate nature and strengthens their bond. Zooming in on Fair Isle in Shetland, Scotland, we are enchanted by a close-up shot of an Atlantic puffin's head. Its striking features and soulful eyes remind us why they hold such fascination for bird enthusiasts worldwide. In another stunning image captured on flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), a puffin stands tall as if posing for a portrait. The contrast between its vibrant plumage and the delicate blooms creates an exquisite scene that epitomizes nature's beauty. While exploring Ireland's Skellig Michael Island – Europe's westernmost point recognized by UNESCO World Heritage – our thoughts turn to the great auk (Pinguinus impennis). Sadly extinct now, this magnificent species once graced these shores with its presence. Returning to present-day encounters with Atlantic puffins during courtship season reveals more intimate moments. A pair engages in bill rubbing as part of their elaborate mating dance – an enchanting display that symbolizes love and commitment within their community. Perched precariously on a cliff edge adorned with sea thrift flowers (Armeria maritima), another puffin strikes a pose against the backdrop of crashing waves below, and is here that we truly appreciate their ability to adapt to life amidst rugged coastal landscapes. Taking flight near the cliff tops of Lunga Island in Mull reminds us how effortlessly these birds navigate through the air. Their agile movements showcase both gracefulness and resilience, as they soar above the vast Atlantic Ocean.