Guillemot perched on rock, Farne Islands

Guillemot perched on rock, Farne Islands - Guillemot
Farne Islands National Nature Reserve, Northumberland (June 2015)

The boat trip to the Islands was run by Billy Shiel's Boats aboard the MV Glad Tidings which was chartered by FotoBuzz. This image was taken from the boat while touring around the islands.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Common Murre. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Common murre (Uria aalge) / Wikipedia
Common Murre / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Common Murre Uria aalge

Shooting Time 10:19
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 800


Guillemot chick swimming, Farne Islands


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