Skua Collection (page 8)

Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) adult, close-up of head, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) immature, feeding on Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) carcass, standing on beach, Norfolk, England, october

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) flock, in flight, with skuas and seagulls, following fishing boat at sea, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Arctic skua, historical artwork
Arctic skua. Historical artwork of an Arctic skua (Stercorarius parasiticus). This aggressive bird is found throughout the world

Long-tailed Skua - chick
WAT-2185 Long-tailed Skua - chick Stercorarius longicaudus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long-tailed Skua - Seward Peninsula Alaska
JZ-1426 Long-tailed Skua Seward Peninsula Alaska Stercorarius longicaudus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long-tailed Skua - nest with eggs
ITL-22 Long-tailed Skua - nest with eggs Stercorarius longicaudus I. B. Trap- Lind Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arctic Skua (Parasitic Jeager) Stercorarius parasiticus Unst Shetland June

Great Skua Stercorarius skua Fetlar Shetland June

Great Skua Stercorarius skua Noss Shetland June

Great Skua Stercorarius skua on nest among bog cotton with mate displaying on Hermaness NNR Unst Shetland June

Arctic Skua - nest with eggs
JW-2178 Arctic SKUA / Parasitic Jaeger - nest with eggs Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Great Skua - nest with eggs - Shetlands - UK
JPF-1155 Great Skua - nest with eggs Shetlands - UK Stercorarius skua Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Great Skua
JD-286 GREAT SKUA Stercorarius skua John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Arctic Skua - on nest
JD-283 Arctic SKUA / Parasitic Jaeger - ON NEST Stercorarius parasiticus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Great Skua - chick
JD-11850 Great Skua - chick Stercorarius skua John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Pomarine Skua
CK-1772 Pomarine Skua Stercorarius pomarinus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Brown skua, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Brown skua and gentoo penguin, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Antarctic skua on hillside above the sea. (Catharacta antarctica). Carcass Island, Falkland Islands
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Adult Skua (Catharacta spp) on Baily Head on Deception Island in the Bransfield Strait, Antarctica
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult Skua (Catharacta spp) ruffling its feathers near the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult Skua (Catharacta spp) in flight off Petermann Island near the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Arctic Skua - in flight - Norway
WAT-14957 Arctic Skua - in flight Lauvsnes - Flatanger - Norway Stercorarius parasiticus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great / Brown / Southern Skua - (Subantarctic)
PS-2125 Great / Brown / Southern Skua - (Subantarctic) Catharacta skua Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Skua - pair displaying at breeding site
USH-874 Great SKUA - Pair displaying at breeding site, wings outstretched Stercorarius skua Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Skua - pair in aerial display
USH-873 Great SKUA - Pair in aerial display Stercorarius skua Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Skua - female bird displaying to mate
USH-872 Great SKUA - Female bird displaying to male, wings outstretched Stercorarius skua Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Artic Skua
USH-871 Artic Skua - dark phase Stercorarius parasiticus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Skua one in flight and one sitting in moor quarrelling Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland
SAS-590 Great Skua - one in flight and one sitting in moor quarrelling Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland

Great Skua sitting on moorland Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK
SAS-582 Great Skua - sitting on moorland Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK Stercorarius skua Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Great Skua two adults sitting on moorland with one about to lift off Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles
SAS-539 Great Skua - two adults sitting on moorland with one about to lift off Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland

Geat Skua adult flapping it's wings Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK
SAS-504 Geat Skua - adult flapping it's wings Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK Stercorarius skua endangered species Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints

Great Skua - in flight over waves Isles of Scilly, August
RES-406 Great Skua - in flight over waves Isles of Scilly, August Stercorarius skua George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Skua - in flight Isles of Scilly, August
RES-401 Great Skua - in flight Isles of Scilly, August Stercorarius skua George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Parasitic Jaeger / Arctic Skua Nome Alaska
JZ-2130 Parasitic Jaeger / Arctic Skua Nome Alaska Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arctic Skua / Parasitic Jaeger Intrem. morph, Seward Peninsula, Alaska
JZ-1442 Arctic Skua / Parasitic Jaeger Seward Peninsula, Alaska Stercorarius parasiticus Intermediate morph Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Skua (Pale Phase) - Taking Off Mousa Island, Shetland, UK BI009981
COS-1871 Arctic Skua (Pale Phase) - taking off Mousa Island, Shetland, UK Stercorarius parasiticus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Skua (Pale Phase) Mousa Island, Shetland, UK BI009976
COS-1870 Arctic Skua (Pale Phase) Mousa Island, Shetland, UK Stercorarius parasiticus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arctic Skua (Pale Phase) - In Flight Mousa Island, Shetland, UK BI009955
COS-1864 Arctic Skua (Pale Phase) - in flight Mousa Island, Shetland, UK Stercorarius parasiticus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Skua (Dark Phase) - Coming in to Land Mousa Island, Shetland, UK BI009935
COS-1860 Arctic Skua (Dark Phase) - coming in to land Mousa Island, Shetland, UK Stercorarius parasiticus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Skua - Pair in flight Fetlar Island, Shetland, UK BI009929
COS-1859 Arctic Skua - pair in flight Fetlar Island, Shetland, UK Stercorarius parasiticus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Skua: A Fascinating Tale of British Aircraft Camouflage, Wildlife, and War" In 1941, amidst the chaos of World War II, a remarkable aircraft known as the Skua emerged on the British aviation scene. Its sleek design was adorned with intricate camouflage patterns that allowed it to blend seamlessly into the skies above. This ingenious technique not only protected these warplanes but also showcased Britain's mastery in aerial warfare. But beyond its military significance, the Skua name carries another story - one deeply rooted in nature. The Great Skua of Shetland Islands stands tall as a symbol of resilience and strength. With its powerful wingspan and fierce demeanor, this majestic bird commands respect from all who encounter it. Venturing further north to the Arctic region, we find another member of the skua family - Stercorarius parasiticus or commonly known as Arctic Skua. In its pale phase adult form, it gracefully perches upon seaweed-covered rocks at Noss Island in Shetland Islands. Here it demonstrates how wildlife adapts to harsh environments and thrives against all odds. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Antarctica lies an equally impressive species - Catharacta antarctica or Antarctic Skua. Captured mid-flight over New Island in Falklands during World War II, this image captures both the beauty and power possessed by these magnificent creatures. Speaking of wartime exploits involving skuas brings us back to Blackburn Skuas - formidable aircraft used extensively during WW2 for various missions including capturing Italian Cant planes. These brave machines played a crucial role in securing victory for their nations while showcasing their exceptional capabilities. As we delve deeper into history through photographs like DDE-90036215, DDE-90035539, DDE-90035538, and DDE-90023879; we witness moments frozen in time where Blackburn Skuas dive with brakes extended – a testament to their agility and precision.