They are adapted to life on the open seas, and like the puffin, when they take to the air they have to work at it. Here are a few photos of the "plain cousins" in flight.
Razorbill and Common Murre in flight ...
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| Razorbill |
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| Common Murre |
The running start of Razorbills ...
Airborne at last ...
Walk (run) on water of the Common Murre ...
Photographed on Machias Seal Island
Good Birding !!
3 comments:
Chris, these are stunning photos!! Not a bird most are likely to see - thanks for sharing.
Chris, I very much enjoyed reviewing all your Machias Island posts and super images.
I can still remember my first views of the charismatic Puffins plus Razorbills and Little Auk .. amazing.
These are beautiful pictures. I must say 'Good birding'!
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