Poster Print : Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) dead young, remains at nesting site killed by gulls, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) dead young, remains at nesting site killed by gulls, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6552785
© FLPA/Emanuele Biggi
Burrow Burrows Dead Death Destruction Gull Gulls Kill Killed Kills Nest Nesting Nests Predation Prey Preying Preys Sea Bird Sea Birds Sea Gull Sea Gulls Seabird Seabirds Seagull Seagulls Shearwater Shearwaters Site Sites Skomer Wales Welsh
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the raw beauty of nature into your home with our captivating Manx Shearwater Poster Print. This poignant image captured by FLPA/Emanuele Biggi on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, showcases the fragility of life in its most raw form. The Manx Shearwater, a native seabird to the British Isles, is seen here with its young, a tragic victim of gull attacks. This evocative poster print is a powerful reminder of the delicate balance of the natural world and makes for a thought-provoking addition to any room. Order now and experience the breathtaking photography of FLPA Images.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.5cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Drama Unfolds - Gull vs. Shearwater - A Feathery Tale of Life and Death
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Emanuele Biggi, we witness a heart-wrenching scene on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The image showcases the remains of a Manx Shearwater chick tragically taken down by ruthless gulls. Amidst the breathtaking coastal beauty and abundant wildlife, nature reveals its harsh realities. The young European seabird fell victim to the relentless preying instincts of these opportunistic predators. As if straight out of a suspenseful thriller, this photograph encapsulates the untamed battle for survival that unfolds daily in our natural world. Skomer Island serves as both a sanctuary and battleground for an array of marine creatures along the Atlantic coast. Here, burrow-dwelling shearwaters establish their nests while navigating through treacherous waters teeming with hungry gulls seeking easy prey. This poignant image reminds us that even in idyllic settings like Skomer Island, life can be unforgiving and unpredictable. It underscores the delicate balance between life and death within Britain's temperate shores. Let this striking visual serve as a reminder to cherish every moment we have with our fellow inhabitants on this planet – for it is in these fleeting moments that nature's raw power truly comes alive!
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