Black Guillemot
Black Guillemot / cepphus grylle. Oban, Scotland. 14/05/22.
'MAKING ITS WHEREABOUTS KNOWN.'
A well renowned colony of Black Guillemots nest in drainage holes along the esplanade wall at Oban. Although the esplanade itself is busy with local pedestrians and tourists, the birds pay little notice to them. Their confiding nature means, with patience, photographing them is relatively easy.
I watched this bird fly up to a drainage hole from the sea below, where it had been swimming and pair bonding with its (presumed) mate. Having entered the drain, it manoeuvred round so that it was facing outwards. Here it can be seen peering out, beak open as it uttered a whistling call.
I was blessed with some nice afternoon light when I made the image ... a huge bonus!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Black Guillemot
Black Guillemot / cepphus grylle. Oban, Scotland. 14/05/22.
'MAKING ITS WHEREABOUTS KNOWN.'
A well renowned colony of Black Guillemots nest in drainage holes along the esplanade wall at Oban. Although the esplanade itself is busy with local pedestrians and tourists, the birds pay little notice to them. Their confiding nature means, with patience, photographing them is relatively easy.
I watched this bird fly up to a drainage hole from the sea below, where it had been swimming and pair bonding with its (presumed) mate. Having entered the drain, it manoeuvred round so that it was facing outwards. Here it can be seen peering out, beak open as it uttered a whistling call.
I was blessed with some nice afternoon light when I made the image ... a huge bonus!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.