Auk Collection (page 5)

Lord Lilfords great auk egg
Lord Lilfords great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg held in the Natural History Museum at Tring. Also known as the Royal College of Surgeons egg No.6 The great auk was hunted to extinction in the middle

Bullocks great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg held in the Natural History Museum at Tring. The great auk was hunted to extinction in the middle of the 19th Century. 1962.1.5 (composite image) Date: 1962

Great auk, Pinguinus impennis
The great auk, Pinguinus impennis, is one of the most powerful symbols of the damage humans can cause. The species was driven extinct as a result of centuries of intense human exploitation

Puffin -Fratercula arctica-, Latrabjarg Peninsula, West Fjords, Iceland, Europe

Thick-billed Murre or Bruennichs Guillemot -Uria lomvia- at the bird cliffs of Alkefjellet, Hinlopenstretet, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway

Common Guillemot or Common Murre, Uria aalge colony on cliff Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Herring Gull Larus argentatus attempting to take chick or egg from Common Guillemots Uria aalge on cliff at Fowlheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Puffins Fratercula arctica on sea off Farne Islands Northumberland summer

Puffin Fratercula arctica with beak full of sand eels Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland July

Common Guillemot or Common Murre, Uria aalge Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Puffin - on water - Skomer - Wales - UK
DAC-297 Puffin - on water Skomer - Wales - UK Fratercula arctica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle Mousa Shetland June

Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle pair Mousa Shetland June

Guillemots uria aalge on cliff ledges in early spring on island of Hornoya at Varanger Northern Norway

Puffins Fratercula arctica collecting grass for nest lining at Hermaness NNR Unst Shetland June

Puffins Fratercula arctica in mist on cliffs at Hermaness NNR Unst Shetland June

Least Auklets St Paul Island Pribilof Islands Alaska August

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Puffin Fratercula arctica Farne Islands Northumberland summer

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Puffin Fratercula artica landing Inner Farne Northumberland July

Guilemot Uria aalge taking off from water UK summer

Puffin Fratercula artica taking off from sea UK summer

Guillemot Uria aalge pair with chick in breeding colony Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland spring

Puffin Fratercula arctica with fish Northumberland UK July

Guillemot Uria aalge chick on sea Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland spring

Black Guilemots Cepphus grylle in display Mousa Shetland summer

Guilemots Uria aalge breeding on cliff ledge Noss Shetland June

Guilemot Uria aalge UK summer

Puffin Fratercula arctica with sand eels Northumberland UK July

Puffin Fratercula artica with sandeels & seaweed Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland July

Guillemot Uria aalge pair at breeding colony Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland spring

Guillemot Uria aalge coming in to land Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland spring

Guilemot Uria aalge Northumberland spring UK

Guillemot Uria aalge (Bridled) Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland spring

Guilemots Uria aalge on sea stack Sumburgh Head RSPB Res Shetland summer

Puffins (Fratercula arctica) on cliff Hermaness NNR Unst Shetland Scotland June

Atlantic Puffin Fratercula arctica with sand eels Hermaness Unst Shetland May

Puffin Fratercula arctica peering from burrow Shetland June

Puffin, Fratercula arctica, collecting nest material, Shetland, Scotland, June

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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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.