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Guillemot /Murre - Uria aalge
The common murre or common guillemot (Uria aalge) is a large auk. It is also known as the thin-billed murre in North America. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring in low-Arctic and boreal waters in the North Atlantic and North Pacific. It spends most of its time at sea, only coming to land to breed on rocky cliff shores or islands.
Common murres have fast direct flight but are not very agile. They are more manoeuvrable underwater, typically diving to depths of 30–60 m (98–197 ft). Depths of up to 180 m (590 ft) have been recorded.
Common murres breed in colonies at high densities. Nesting pairs may be in bodily contact with their neighbours. They make no nest; their single egg is incubated on a bare rock ledge on a cliff face. Eggs hatch after ~30 days incubation. The chick is born downy and can regulate its body temperature after 10 days. Some 20 days after hatching the chick leaves its nesting ledge and heads for the sea, unable to fly, but gliding for some distance with fluttering wings, accompanied by its male parent. Chicks are capable of diving as soon as they hit the water. The female stays at the nest site for some 14 days after the chick has left.
Both male and female common murres moult after breeding and become flightless for 1–2 months. In southern populations they occasionally return to the nest site throughout the winter. Northern populations spend the winter farther from their colonies.
Some individuals in the North Atlantic, known as "bridled guillemots", have a white ring around the eye extending back as a white line. This is not a distinct subspecies, but a polymorphism that becomes more common the farther north the birds breed.
The common murre nests in densely packed colonies (known as "loomeries"), with up to twenty pairs occupying one square metre at peak season.[citation needed] Common murres do not make nests and lay their eggs on bare rock ledges, under rocks, or the ground. They first breed at four to nine years old, but most individuals recruit into the breeding population at ages six or seven, although birds may disperse (permanently depart their natal colony) if space is limited. Annual survival probability for birds aged 6–15 is 0.895, and average lifespan is about 20 years. Breeding success increases with age up to age 9-10 to 0.7 fledglings per pair, then declines in the oldest age birds, perhaps indicating reproductive senesence.
High densities mean that birds are close contact with neighbouring breeders. Common murres perform appeasement displays more often at high densities and more often than razorbills.
Allopreening is common both between mates and between neighbours. Allopreening helps to reduce parasites, and it may also have important social functions. Frequency of allopreening a neighbour correlates well with current breeding success.
Allopreening may function as a stress-reducer; ledges with low levels of allopreening show increased levels of fighting and reduced breeding success.
Alloparenting behaviour is frequently observed. Non-breeding and failed breeders show great interest in other chicks, and will attempt to brood or feed them. This activity is more common as the chicks get older and begin to explore their ledge. There has also been a record of a pair managing to raise two chicks. Adults that have lost chicks or eggs will sometimes bring fish to the nest site and try to feed their imaginary chick.
At time of extreme food stress, the social activity of the breeding ledge can break down.
On the Isle of May colony in 2007, food availability was low. Adults spent more of their time-budget foraging for their chicks and had to leave them unattended at times. Unattended chicks were attacked by breeding neighbour which often led to their deaths. Non-breeding and failed breeders continued to show alloparental care.
In areas such as Newfoundland, the birds, along with the related thick-billed murre, are referred to as 'turrs' or 'tuirs', and are consumed. The meat is dark and quite oily, due to the birds' diet of fish. Eggs have also been harvested.
Eggers from San Francisco took almost half a million eggs a year from the Farallon Islands in the mid-19th century to feed the growing city.
Population:
UK breeding:
950,000 pairs
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Kimmeridge Bay is a bay on the Isle of Purbeck, a peninsula on the English Channel coast in Dorset, and is renowned for its large limestone ledges. It forms part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. The coast is also part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the whole area is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
From the beach there are views across the bay to Clavell Tower, a picturesque Victorian Folly built on a hill.
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Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island
Lone herring gull with three black scoters, identifiable by the orange-yellow "knob" at the base of the bill, which look like faint orange-yellow bokeh balls at this aperture. The scoters were my real interest, but they maintained their distance while mocking me the whole time.
Revisited this small lake close to my home on a frosty and snow day in January 2023. The last time, when I was on location, it was quite some years ago. It was summer and the lake was completely dry. What a different view this day! Looking forward to my next visit.
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Situé sur une voie de migration littorale à proximité de l’océan et de la Loire, le lac de Grand-Lieu accueille 270 espèces d’oiseaux, ce qui en fait la deuxième réserve ornithologique française après la Camargue. Le Lac de Grand-Lieu est un site fragile qui forme un réservoir exceptionnel pour la biodiversité, C'est la 2ème réserve ornithologique de France après la Camargue qui abrite plus de 270 espèces d’oiseaux, 550 espèces de végétaux y sont recensées, plus de 50 espèces de mammifères sont présentes, ainsi que 30 espèces de poissons et 12 espèces de batraciens. De ce fait, il est protégé par de nombreux dispositifs environnementaux : il y a 2 réserves naturelles qui protègent le lac qui est inscrit au titre de la convention de Ramsar, comme l’une des plus belles zones humides d’Europe. Le lac est classé Natura 2000 (Site d’intérêt communautaire et Zone de Protection Spéciale), est classé, aussi, au titre de la Loi de 1930 sur 7500 ha, englobant le lac et ses rives (JO du 24 août 1982). La totalité du site inscrit couvre 32 ensembles bordant le lac, ZNIEFF de type I sur 6281 ha et bénéficie de l’application de la Loi Littoral. L’accès aux réserves du lac de Grand-Lieu est strictement interdit sans autorisation. La baignade, la pêche et toutes activités nautiques y sont donc interdites mais les affluents du lac et la base de loisirs de la Boulogne sont autant de terrains de jeux pour la pratique de ces activités. Pour observer le lac de Grand-Lieu, rendez-vous dans l’une des fenêtres ouvertes au public.
Located on a coastal migration route near the ocean and the Loire, Lake Grand-Lieu is home to 270 species of birds, making it the second largest ornithological reserve in France after the Camargue. The Lac de Grand-Lieu is a fragile site which forms an exceptional reservoir for biodiversity. It is the 2nd ornithological reserve in France after the Camargue which is home to more than 270 species of birds, 550 species of plants are listed there, more 50 species of mammals are present, as well as 30 species of fish and 12 species of batrachians. As a result, it is protected by many environmental devices: there are 2 nature reserves that protect the lake, which is listed under the Ramsar Convention as one of the most beautiful wetlands in Europe. The lake is classified Natura 2000 (Site of Community Interest and Special Protection Zone), is also classified under the Law of 1930 on 7500 ha, encompassing the lake and its shores (JO of August 24, 1982). The entire registered site covers 32 sets bordering the lake, ZNIEFF type I over 6281 ha and benefits from the application of the Coastal Law. Access to the Grand-Lieu lake reserves is strictly prohibited without authorization. Swimming, fishing and all nautical activities are therefore prohibited there, but the tributaries of the lake and the Boulogne leisure center are all playgrounds for the practice of these activities. To observe the lake of Grand-Lieu, go to one of the windows open to the public.
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A clothier brilliantly paints the exterior of their building, including a staircase, to draw attention to their business. A well-positioned bike adds interest. Burlington, VT
While taking photos of the marmot there in Wyoming, I also had this cute little Pika also popping out of the rocks every so often watching me as well.
We had stopped for a breather when this group of lady walkers passed us on the way down to Durdle Door and I thought they would add some interest to the photo. Lulworth Cove is off in the distance.
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* To continue our globetrotting we now arrive in the Lofoten Islands in Norway.
The drive through the Lofoten Islands from Solvar to Reine was full of interest. Lots of beautiful places to stop off at though time as ever was limited. I thought the little settlement of Hamnoy looked particularly attractive I could have done with more time to explore it properly. This is a view of the harbour of the village .
I must say that while Highland Scotland was stunning I still think the Lofoten Islands in Arctic Norway are the most beautiful place I have visited in Europe . Scotland does have one or two advantages though, its a lot closer and much cheaper to have a holiday in
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Many things either good or bad had happened on the past year. So many things to be thankful for, so many blessing have been received. Meeting all of you my flickr friends boost my interest in photography which I don't have much interest before, just for sharing with you just make me appreciate everything around me, be thankful for the gift & be able to share it with everyone. Thank you all so much for all the encouraging comments, visits, criticism and everything that you've done & share with me especially all the laughter & fun!!!
Taken for the Happy Caturday! Group: books. As it turns out, Nigel is not much of a reader but he showed a little interest for a few minutes!! Happy Caturday! All! Had my second cataract surgery on Tuesday; still no internet. AT&T says fixed by the 17th . . . Who believes that? Not me. Sorry for being so behind. Best I can do right now is drive out to get cell signal because there is none of that here either, but that’s nothing new.