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Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Wild Bird Wednesday 206 - Fulmar

For me, the Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is the archetypal cliff-top bird.  As a kid I nerd saw birds like Puffins or Razorbills - but I do have clear memories of seeing Fulmar.   I can never see them now without thinking of the phrase 'I can't bend my wings' as I see their wonderful 'stiff-winged' flight as being the easiest way of separating them from gulls.

These pictures were all taken at or around Marwick Head on the Mainland Island of Orkney.  The birds are related to Albatros and are part of the 'tube nose' group of birds.  You can see the tube noses in some of these pictures.

Compared to some of my recent posts, this bird is doing reasonably well, and is expanding its breeding range.












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31 comments:

  1. NatureFootstep6 July 2016 at 03:13

    this is a bird I really grew fond of when I visited Scotland. It is a gorgeous bird and larger then I thought :)

    Thanks for sharing the images :)

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  2. Margaret Birding For Pleasure6 July 2016 at 03:14

    the Fulmar is a lovely bird ot see whether on land or in flight. Thanks for hosting Stewart

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  3. Gayle6 July 2016 at 03:34

    Love these photos from all angles.

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  4. Findlay Wilde6 July 2016 at 03:43

    I always enjoy watching the Fulmars when we go to Cornwall and to Anglesey. Fantastic pictures of them, especially against the sea.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)6 July 2016 at 03:45

    Your flight shots are spectacular. So enjoyed this whole series. We're just settling in after our cross country roadtrip ... I will be back to catch up with your adventures soon. Thanks as always for hosting .

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  6. Kenneth Cole Schneider6 July 2016 at 04:51

    Splendid flight shots and closeups!

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  7. Coloring Outside the Lines6 July 2016 at 05:15

    Wonderful shots!

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  8. Linda W.6 July 2016 at 05:17

    Nice action shots of the birds in flight!

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  9. Silver Parrot6 July 2016 at 06:12

    Their beaks are so unusual...almost like they have some kind of cyber-device attached. Cool photos!

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  10. Bob Bushell6 July 2016 at 06:16

    Beautiful Fulmars, and the islands of Orkney. Your shots are fantastic.

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  11. eileeninmd6 July 2016 at 06:32

    Hello Stewart, I am not sure I have seen the Fulmars. Your photos are wonderful, great series.

    Thanks for hosting WBW! Have a happy week!

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  12. TexWisGirl6 July 2016 at 08:12

    very cool birds. nice cliff-side flight shots.

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  13. TheChieftess6 July 2016 at 09:07

    Nicely captured Stewart!!!

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  14. Lee6 July 2016 at 10:36

    I just love the look of the feathers on their chests. I bet they feel lovely and soft, too. I wanted to reach out and touch them...beautiful.

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  15. mick6 July 2016 at 11:44

    Beautiful birds and really magnificent in flight. Your photos of the bird diving are especially great.

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  16. Brian King6 July 2016 at 11:57

    Beautiful photos! Love the flight shots!

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  17. Jo6 July 2016 at 16:06

    Hi Stewart, what majestic birds. I love that they are part of the "tube nose birds" Thanks for hosting this meme. I only have a "common" fiscal today but it always makes a great subject. Have a good day. Jo

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  18. Unknown6 July 2016 at 16:54

    It's a beautiful bird. Thanks for hosting!

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  19. Lady Fi6 July 2016 at 16:59

    So lovely!

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  20. Adam Jones6 July 2016 at 23:11

    Wonderful birds to watch with that stiff wing beat.

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  21. Author R. Mac Wheeler6 July 2016 at 23:22

    All nice shots. Sweet looking birds. I particularly like that third shot.

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  22. photodoug7 July 2016 at 03:24

    Stewart, what a handsome bird. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Anonymous7 July 2016 at 05:24

    The tube nose is interesting, wasn't familiar with it. They sure make flying look easy--and fun!

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  24. This N That7 July 2016 at 06:17

    Beautiful "in flight" shots Stewart..Looks very much like an Albatross..they make one want to be able to fly!!

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  25. Anonymous7 July 2016 at 07:56

    Great...super great... close-ups, Stewart!...I can never get the sea birds in flight...NEVER!!!...:)JP

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  26. Linda7 July 2016 at 14:12

    Your in-flight shots are spectacular!

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  27. Phil Slade7 July 2016 at 23:23

    That stalling into the wind is very impressive - in real life and in your pictures Stewart. It's not a bird I see much living as I do in the flatlands.

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  28. Maude Lynn8 July 2016 at 01:06

    Beautiful shots, Stewart!

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  29. Rohrerbot8 July 2016 at 05:07

    I love Fulmars. What a beautiful bird. I've only seen the Northern species but wow! How do you capture all these sea birds so clearly??!! You do a fantastic job!

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  30. DeniseinVA9 July 2016 at 00:40

    A sweet bird. Great photos and especially enjoyed the ones in flight.

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  31. David M. Gascoigne,9 July 2016 at 01:59

    It's great to have birds that evoke childhood memories.

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