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Long-tailed Skua
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Long-tailed Skua (Stercorarius longicaudus)

Long-tailed skua near nest site at Blomstrandhaloya in Svalbard. Note the tiny geo-locator on its left leg attached to the 'FS' identifying ring.
Habitat
Arctic island
Location
Svalbard
Date taken
27.6.15
Scientific name
Stercorarius longicaudus
Equipment used
Canon 70D 400mm
Excellent three species series, don't see many of any of 'em in Cheshire so tfs.
Pepe
 
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Excellent frontal view of this Long-tailed Skua with its wings lifted. Fabulous work! Three great posts today Mick!!!!
 

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