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Guillemot cliff on Handa Island

The high north-facing cliffs of Handa were full of sea birds like this. These could be either guillemots or razorbills which both have white chest and black backs. The white and grey birds here are most likely kittiwakes. Skuas and fulmars are also present around here, as well as the most adorable puffins. In fact during the summer months these cliffs are the home of 100,000 breeding seabirds.

Many years ago, the local population from the mainland would climb these cliffs for the eggs, as food for their families.

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16 comments

Ulrich John said:

Fantastic audience ! :-))) ! Are they looking for a bird-concert !?
2 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Amazing all these birds together.
Happy healthy weekend.
2 years ago

TOZ said:

Great shot Herb I wonder why they call it Guillemot Cliff.
Have a good day
Gordon
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Gordon, it is just my name for it -not official name :) Glad you liked it.

Best Wishes, Herb
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

What a wonderful picture to capture Herb!
Fascinating and superb in full screen!
Regards, Rosa.
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thanks Rosa. It was a great spot indeed with all these birds.

Keep safe. Herb
2 years ago

Keith Burton said:

A smashing shot Herb...............with amazing detail, especially viewed large!

I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't manage to get them all looking at the camera at the same time................
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Ha, if only they all turned to me. Perhaps a large explosion behind me would have done that! Glad you looked at it large. Of course lots of the detail is always lost by the jpg converting from RAW.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago

Weard Bültena said:

Moin,
wow da ist was los.
Klasse Aufnahme.
Weard
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Weard Bültena:

Danke Weard, es war recht wunderbar!

Tchüß, Herbert
2 years ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

High traffic on the rock! Superb shot!
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Stephan Fey:

Yes, space was at a premium here Stephan.

Enjoy the weekend. Herb
2 years ago

cammino said:

Overcrowded ...
2 years ago

Ed Synchro said:

Super photo Herb. Exceptional detail when viewed large and full screen.
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Great shot, Herb. As they say, "standing room only"!
2 years ago