Guillemots, Uria Aalge

Guillemots and Razorbills look quite similar but the Guillemot is the one with the pointy bill and is slightly lighter in appearance. The head, neck and back are a dark brown with a white front. Stand very upright on cliff edges and excellent swimmers

Lunch Time
A Guillemot launches itself off the Farne Isles in search of food
Guillemots watching
The sound is incredible on the Farne Isles from thousands of these Guillemots
You need your Specs On
A small amount of Guillemots have white around the eyes and are called Bridled or Spectacled Guillemots
Bombs Away
Guillemot caught in flight heading off the Farne Islands

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