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Fulmar in flight
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Argyllshire - Colonsay and Oronsay
A Fulmar in flight at Uragaig cliffs, flying with wings typically straight in a gliding motion.
Unfortunately on the decline again after years of increase.
Over 90% of Fulmars have ingested at least one piece of plastic left lying around and ending up floating on the sea.
18 May 2008
Kittiwakes
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Argyllshire - Colonsay and Oronsay
Kittiwakes breeding on Uragaig cliffs near the north-west end of Colonsay.
Kittiwakes have declined by over 50% in the last 15 years since 1995, which has been linked to lack of food in the warmer seas in winter.
18 May 2008
Uragaig Cliffs
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Argyllshire - Colonsay and Oronsay
Uragaig Cliffs, near the north-west end of Colonsay, where seabirds breed and you may be lucky enough to see an otter.
