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Fulmar in Flight

Fulmar in Flight
St Andrews

Fulmars may look superficially like gulls, but they are not closely related. They are in fact part of a group of birds known as ‘tubenoses’, or ‘petrels’, which includes both giant albatrosses and tiny storm petrels. They are almost gull-like, grey and white seabirds that are related to the albatrosses. They fly low over the sea on stiff wings, with shallow wingbeats. So, while they share some characteristics with gulls, they are a distinct group of birds.

Nouchetdu38, Boarischa Krautmo, ©UdoSm, Stephan Fey and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A terrific fly past and a wonderful capture, Joe.
Excellent detail
2 weeks ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Roger. Best wishes, Joe
2 weeks ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Very nice in-flight capture.
2 weeks ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Esther club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Esther. Best wishes, Joe
2 weeks ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant club
Great!
2 weeks ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Denis Croissant club
Thanks very much. I appreciate your very kind comment, NAME Denis. Best wishes, Joe
2 weeks ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Beautiful

Great to be back to your photos
2 weeks ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Annemarie club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Annemarie. Kindest regards, Joe
2 weeks ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Bien renseignée et admirablement partagée.
Bonne et agréable semaine paisible.
2 weeks ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Merci pour ton très gentil commentaire, Malik. Bonne semaine. Amitiés, Joe
2 weeks ago.

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