One of the most beautiful sea birds, long hunted by seamen, today protected but their colonies are still quite unusual. One of them is on Bass Rock. Northern Gannet, Fou de Bassan (Morus bassanus)Scotland, May 2018.
Author: Yves Roumazeilles
Greylag goose
Greylag goose, Oie cendrée (Anser anser)Scotland, May 2018.
Northern Fulmar
Northern Fulmar, Fulmar boréal (Fulmarus glacialis)Scotland, May 2018.
Common Tern
Instead of dancing and showing off (while his red bill could allow it), this common tern male had caught a nice silvery fish to go and gift it to his bride. What the photos do not show: The female was obviously interested, but the gentle male did not find her so attractive when he met…
Covid-19 – Your face mask is really unique!
Leaving home now requires a protective face mask. All those white (or light blue) masks are a pity. You should have the one mask you really deserve to be out of the faceless crowd. Just click on the one you prefer to purchase it for a few dollars in a few seconds. All Covid-19 masks…
Black-headed Gull
Black-headed Gull, Mouette rieuse (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)Scotland, May 2018.
Black-legged Kittiwake
Black-legged Kittiwake, Mouette tridactyle (Rissa tridactyla)Scotland, May 2018.
Eurasian oystercatcher
Eurasian oystercatcher, Huîtrier pie (Haematopus ostralegus)Scotland, May 2018.
Common Eider
The “duck” that is still brought up to collect its exceptionnally soft down, still used today for garments and beddings for the coldest nights. Common Eider, Eider à duvet (Somateria mollissima)Scotland, May 2018.