isle of may

These razorbills were sat behind a protrusion. Not fussed that we were just a few meters away. Though the bill is broad side on, it is thin and sharp when you look at it head on. And amazing to see a flowering plant on what is a rocky cliff.

A stunning bird to look at. One of the few instances when I could get close enough for a decent shot.

This eider was on its nest just a metre away from the footpath. Amazing how a bird that would otherwise quickly swim away is adapted to hunker down when on its nest. Apparently the scientific name somateria mollisima is derived from Greek sōma "body" and erion "wool", and Latin mollissimus...

Reminds me of villagers sunbathing back home. I know, it sounds odd coming from an Indian, but my village is 2000m above sea level. And there is no central heating. Hence its pretty cold during winter (we don't get snow where I am from, but water freezes in the winter).

This was the first time I managed to see these two species. Brilliant birds in their own way.

I think thats what it was doing.

The black and white birds stand out against the moss covered stones

Another from the Isle of may

These guys are very fast but I managed to catch a few in flight.

another of a Razorbill at Isle of May

Head bangers from The Isle of May

As the puffins were so popular I thought Id share this sunset from The Isle Of May, taken from the lighthouse I was staying in with my son for 5 days.... fantastic!

Puffins ready to leave The Isle of May, Scotland.

Taken on The Isle Of May Scotland.

One from last year. Not shy, and quick to defend their territory and chicks.

Juv Kittiwake testing the wings.

Razorbills on the Isle of May

The Isle of May in the River Forth is home to thousands of seabirds during the breeding season. The island can be visited by taking a ferry from Anstruther.

Another one from the Isle of May, this time a Puffin. I love these birds, they're just too cute!

A Razorbill taken on the Isle of May

A pair of nesting Terns on the Isle of May