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A bridled guillemot
Pappa Smurf

A bridled guillemot (Uria aalge)

Hi all, I have been away for four days, no wifi, so sorry about my erratic posting and no comments on you pics which I am sorry to have missed but I will try and catch up. This is a bridled guillemot from Skomer and I think it's a very pretty bird.
Habitat
Found on small areas of cliffs on the south coast of England, very locally on the coasts and islands of Wales and in a handful of places in the north of England and Northern Ireland; more widely spread on cliffs of Scotland. RSPB nature reserves such as B
Location
Skomer Island
Date taken
26.06.2015
Scientific name
Uria aalge
Equipment used
Canon
gorgeous close up of this spectacle wearing guillemot keith.interesting reading too on it.all the best margaret.
 
Supporter
A beautiful bird indeed. I like their thick plumage making it appear painted on. Gorgeous picture and birds PS!!!!!! TSF!
 
Supporter
Very pretty indeed! Distinguished, even, with that "monocle" |=)|
 

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