Postcard : Seabird rescue, cleaned Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) adult, winter plumage
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Seabird rescue, cleaned Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) adult, winter plumage
Seabird rescue, cleaned Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) adult, winter plumage, being released by RSPCA West Hatch staff after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Dorset, England, March 2013
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9691867
© FLPA/Steve Trewhella
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Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
From Oil Slick to Sea Chic: A Fashionable Guillemot's Comeback Story". In this photo, we witness the incredible transformation of a Common Guillemot from a bedraggled victim of pollution to a sleek and stylish seabird. After an unfortunate encounter with polyisobutene oil additive at sea, this adult winter plumage beauty found itself in need of some serious TLC. Enter the dedicated heroes from RSPCA West Hatch, armed with their trusty cleaning supplies and unwavering determination. With gentle care and expertise, they scrubbed away every trace of contamination that had affected our feathered friend's waterproof coating and ability to float. And now, it was time for the grand finale - the release! Standing on the picturesque coast of Dorset, England, our rehabilitated guillemot prepares for its triumphant return to freedom. The excitement is palpable as both humans and bird eagerly anticipate this momentous occasion. As one staff member delicately cradles the guillemot in her hands, she gazes into its eyes with admiration and respect. It's a heartwarming reminder that when people come together to protect our precious wildlife, miracles can happen. With a flicker of wings and a burst of energy, our brave avian protagonist takes flight once more. Leaving behind its polluted past like yesterday's news headlines, it soars effortlessly over the Atlantic waters towards brighter horizons. This extraordinary rescue reminds us all that even in times of environmental challenges caused by human actions; there is always hope for redemption - not just for seabirds but also for ourselves as stewards of nature.
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