David Element
Wildlife Photography and Digital Video Images
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Birds 124 – Razorbills
RAZORBILL
Alca torda
RAZORBILL
Alca torda
RAZORBILL
Alca torda
RAZORBILL
Alca torda
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Alca torda
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Alca torda
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Alca torda
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Alca torda
RAZORBILLS
Alca torda
RAZORBILLS
Alca torda
RAZORBILLS
Alca torda
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Alca torda
RAZORBILLS
Alca torda
RAZORBILLS
Alca torda
RAZORBILLS
Alca torda
RAZORBILLS
Alca torda
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Alca torda
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Alca torda
RAZORBILL
Alca torda
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Alca torda
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Alca torda
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The first series of photographs
of a handsome Razorbill Alca torda was taken on the island of Lunga where this
species breeds. Situated off the west coast of Scotland (and therefore only
accessible by boat) this rocky outcrop offers a relatively safe
haven for several species of auk and other birds. Fortunately, the sun
came out shortly before my two hour–long visit so conditions were perfect for
photography! The in-flight shot was taken at the Gulf of Corryvreckan
some years earlier in poorer light. The final series is more recent, and these
images were obtained on the coastal cliffs of Shetland at Sumburgh
Head and in Lerwick Harbour (where the birds approached much more closely when
fishing for sandeels). With thanks to Dave Fairhurst
of Shetland Wildlife.
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David’s films of
Razorbills in action may be seen by following these hyperlinks: https://youtu.be/oTHCFh__HAE; https://youtu.be/i34VWaE3QMQ.
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