Rocky shores, UK birds
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Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Information on the common eider is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
The cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), a large water bird, has a long neck, giving it something of a…
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Gannet (Morus bassanus)
The gannet (Morus bassanus) is a magnificent large seabird, with long narrow wings, a long neck, and…
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Guillemot (Uria aalge)
The guillemot (Uria aalge) is the commonest member of the auk family in the British Isles . The head…
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds…
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Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
The oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is well known as a coastal species , and is easily…
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of…
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Puffin (Fratercula arctica)
The puffin (Fratercula arctica) is one of the UK's most well-loved and easily recognised birds. It…
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Raven (Corvus corax)
The raven (Corvus corax) is a magnificent bird; bigger than a buzzard, it is the largest passerine…
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Razorbill (Alca torda)
The handsome razorbill (Alca torda) has a characteristic deep, flattened , wedge-shaped bill, which…
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Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird , named for its habit of…
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Wilson’s storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus)
One of the most numerous of all sea birds , Wilson’s storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is…