Guillemots - part 2

Apologies for the delay in my posts. It's been a busy summer with plenty more photos to add to the back log, including Red Kites at Gigrin Farm, Puffins from Skomer Island and butterflies from the Dordogne. But first back to the Farne Islands.

This second set of Guillemot images show interaction between adults and chicks. Guillemots nest on cliff edges and lay one egg that is pear shaped to prevent it rolling off the cliff edge if it is disturbed. 

Guillemot tending chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Guillemot tending chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Guillemot with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK Guillemot with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Guillemots with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Guillemot with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Guillemot with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Guillemot with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland, UK