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Northern Minke whale
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Northern Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) off Gunna Sound between Coll and Tiree, Argyllshire, looking towards Bac Mòr, or the Dutchman's Cap. The name Minke is thought to be a partial translation of Norwegian minkehval, possibly after a Norwegian whaler named Meincke, who mistook a Northern Minke Whale for a Blue Whale.
06 June 2016
Dunlin and Sanderling feeding on Tiree.
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A mixed flock of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Sanderling (Calidris alba) feeding, Tiree. The Dunlin are in their summer plummage which is distinguished by the black patch of feathers on the belly.
11 May 2017
Domestic cat, Tiree
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Domestic cat, Tiree. Cats are predators on ground-nesting birds.
11 May 2017
Adult Lapwing with two chicks, Balemartine, Tiree
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Adult Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) with two chicks near Balemartine, Tiree
11 May 2017
Lapwing chick, Balemartine, Tiree
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Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) chick walking towards its parent near Balemartine, Tiree
11 May 2017
Lesser Black Backed Gull, Balemartine, Tiree.
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An adult Lesser Black Backed Gull (Larus fuscus) perched near Balemartine, Tiree.
11 May 2017
Adult Lapwing near Balemartine, Tiree.
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Adult Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) near Balemartine, Tiree.
11 May 2017
Oystercatcher swimming, Tiree
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Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) swimming, Tiree, Argyll and Bute
09 May 2017
Whimbrel, Tiree
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Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) foraging on Tiree, Argyll and Bute.
09 May 2017
Whimbrel, Tiree
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Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) on Tiree, Argyll and Bute.