Auk Collection (page 6)

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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 - adult birds swimming - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - adult swimming - 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 bird at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - adult in flight - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - adult in flight - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - adult in flight - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Common Murre - adult bridled (mutation of color represented by a white ring on eye) - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - adult bridled (mutation of color represented by a white ring on eye) - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - adult bridled (mutation of color represented by a white ring on eye) - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Common Murre - colony on cliffs - Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Black Guillemot - adult bird in breeding plumage flapping its wings - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Black Guillemot - adult bird in breeding plumage flapping its wings - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Dr Leachs 139 great auk egg
Dr Leachs 139 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

Puffin, extinct great auk, and emperor penguin.. Handcolored engraving after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Paris, Pourrat Freres, 1839

USA, Oregon, Newport, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata)

Iceland, Breidavik, Puffin Calling Out

Iceland, Breidavik, Puffin Nesting Among the Daisies

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Atlantic Puffin adult portrait Farne Islands United Kingdom Date:

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Atlantic Puffin adult portrait Farne Islands United Kingdom Date:

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Atlantic Puffin adult portrait Farne Islands United Kingdom Date:

Thick-billed murre engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon

Penguin engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon

Fratercula arctica, Atlantic Puffin perched on a rock holding fish in its beak

Anarhynchus frontalis, wrybill standing on one leg

Puffin with sand eels on Staple island
Puffins are a small species of alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula with a brightly coloured beak during the breeding season

Bridled Guillemot, Common Murre (Uria aalge), Farne islands, England

Puffin just outside its burrow, Farne islands, England

Puffin, Inner Farne, Farne islands, England

Puffin, Farne islands, England

Ingolfshofdi, southern Iceland. Atlantic puffin

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Little Auk in flight. Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre at breeding colony. Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre at breeding colony. Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre at breeding colony. Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre at breeding colony. Date:

Robert Havell after John James Audubon (American, 1793 - 1878), Black-throated Guillemot, Nobbed-billed Auk, Curled-Crested Auk and Horned-billed Guillemot, 1838

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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.