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Herring Gull Larus argentatus attempting to take chick or egg from Common Guillemots
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Herring Gull Larus argentatus attempting to take chick or egg from Common Guillemots
Herring Gull Larus argentatus attempting to take chick or egg from Common Guillemots Uria aalge on cliff at Fowlheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July
David Tipling is an internationally recognised wildlife photographer
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Attack Attacking Auks Bird Fowlsheugh Guillemot Guillemots Gull Herring Gull Predator Scotland Predation
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Feathered Feud - The Epic Battle for the Last Fish 'n' Chips!
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. In this snapshot, we witness a high-stakes drama unfold on the rugged cliffs of Fowlheugh RSPB Reserve in Scotland. A mischievous Herring Gull, with its beady eyes fixed on an unsuspecting Common Guillemot chick or egg, plots a daring raid. Will it succeed in snatching away its delectable prize? With wings outstretched and determination etched across its face, our feathered predator takes flight! But wait! The brave Common Guillemots refuse to back down without a fight. Squawking their defiance, they form a united front against their would-be assailant. The air crackles with tension as the gull swoops closer and closer to its target. Will it triumph over these resilient auks? Or will the guillemots' unwavering defense prove too much for this audacious intruder? David Tipling's expertly captured photograph freezes this thrilling moment in time—a testament to nature's unyielding power struggles and survival instincts. It reminds us that even amidst breathtaking landscapes like Fowlheugh RSPB Reserve, where beauty abounds, life can be harsh and unforgiving. So next time you savor your fish 'n' chips by the seaside or admire birds soaring through the sky, remember this epic clash between predator and prey—proof that even in nature's grand theater
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