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Fratercula arctica
The puffins are stocky, short-winged and short-tailed birds, with black upper parts and white or brownish-grey underparts. The head has a black cap, the face is mainly white, and the feet are orange-red. The bill appears large and colourful during the breeding season. Can be spooked quite easily.
This Puffin was one of a colony of puffins living in the Saltee Islands off south east Ireland. They live in burrows in the cliff face with other Auks such as razorbills and Guillemots.
Very hard to get close to, hence the not so great photos.
Spotted on Apr 24, 2011
Submitted on Jun 11, 2011
3 Comments
Very True Ashish, a great deal of patience is needed to get these elusive little guys. Worth ever minute!!
I feel its playing Hide and Seek with you. Must make follow for such snaps..!!
Very good spotting..!!