Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

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Saturday 29 September 2018

Guillemots on the Farnes

I don't get to see Guillemots very often. Mainly because I don't live near the coastal areas where they can be found. It usually requires a special trip out. As I knew that I'd be going to the Farne Islands I put off any earlier trips. 
They're a very smart looking sea bird and they are in very good numbers on the Farnes. They make quite a noise too. They have a lovely chocolate brown top half and white below. The occasional Bridled Guillemot can be found. These have a white eye ring and a white line extending behind the eye. They look like they are wearing spectacles.

Bridled Guillemot (right)







20 comments:

  1. Very beautiful close up of these lovely birds. That last pic with the fish in one's beak is especially great.

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  2. Hello, beautiful photos and bird. The first and last photos are my favorite. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend.

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  3. I really enjoy looking at your photos especially the close ups. The marks on their faces are fascinating.

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  4. It's a beautiful bird! Great photos!

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  5. Nice pics of the birds. Interesting photos.

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  6. Very beautiful. I have not to my knowledge seen this sea bird but we do have them here on the coast. The ones here are almost always dark with white on wing only.
    Thanks for visiting my blog
    MB

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  7. Wow! Never saw these or heard of these beautiful birds! I learned from you today...Your contribution this week was awesome, as always. Thanks for joining us at I'd Rather B Birdin'

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  8. Wow! Never saw these or heard of these beautiful birds! I learned from you today...Your contribution this week was awesome, as always. Thanks for joining us at I'd Rather B Birdin'

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  9. If it's any consolation Adam, I live very near the coast and have to make a great effort to see Guillemots.

    I think the thrush had probably had a few days of poor feeding near he end of its time as a nestling. This would explain why the tips of the outermost feathers were in poor condition. Sometimes known as "fault bars" the bars in this case had disintegrated.

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  10. Wonderful photos. I saw Guillemots last summer at Bempton Cliffs in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Puffins too!

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  11. It’s a great pleasure to see the birds. They are wonderful!

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  12. Beautiful photos! What a gorgeous bird!

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  13. Hi Adam, these are the first guillemots I've ever seen. The bridled guillemot is especially special! The last photo of the front bird with a fish in its bill, looks to be reflected and reversed in the bird behind it! Have a great day. Jo

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  14. They are so sharp looking! We saw them in a couple of places in Alaska, from the deck of tour boats we took. I was thrilled.

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  15. Handsome birds indeed … feathers look as smooth as vanilla and chocolate ice cream!

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  16. I had not heard of them before. I had read that birds that need fish to eat especially of the small kind are having trouble finding it in some areas and that was impacting their young's survival. I would guess that many bird species are under stress trying to find insects also..Great photos Adam..Michelle

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  17. Oh, my, what a fabulous looking bird! I'm so glad you shared it with us, as I've never seen one before.

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