Male snow bunting
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Male snow bunting
Male snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) perched on rock encrusted with ice feathers. Photographed at around 1100m on the Cairngorm plateau, in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, at first light
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Bird Cairngorms National Park Dawn Exposed Feathers Fragile Hoar Frost Meteorological Meteorology Morning Mountain November Ornithological Ornithology Passerine Phenomena Phenomenon Plateau Scot Land Sheltered Sheltering Soft Weather Wind Winter Encrusted First Light Plectrophenax Nivalis Resilient Snow Bunting
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of a male snow bunting perched gracefully on a rock encrusted with delicate ice feathers. Taken at an altitude of approximately 1100m on the Cairngorm plateau, within Scotland's breathtaking Cairngorms National Park, this image showcases the beauty and resilience of nature in its purest form. The male snow bunting stands as a testament to the wonders found in the United Kingdom's wild landscapes. Against a backdrop of rugged mountains and buffeted by chilly winds, this passerine bird braves November's wintry conditions with grace and poise. Its soft plumage appears almost fragile, yet it is perfectly adapted to withstand such harsh meteorological phenomena. As dawn breaks over the exposed plateau, hoar frost glistens upon every surface, creating an ethereal atmosphere that adds to the mystique of this photograph. The sheltered rock provides respite for our avian protagonist amidst these unforgiving weather conditions. Through ornithology and zoology lenses alike, this image offers insight into both scientific study and artistic appreciation. It serves as a reminder of how creatures like the snow bunting have evolved to survive in extreme environments while showcasing their inherent beauty. In capturing this single moment at first light, Science Photo Library presents us with an awe-inspiring glimpse into one small corner of Britain's natural world – where ice meets feathered resilience against all odds.
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