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Great skua (Stercocarius skua) in flight over Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, looking
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Great skua (Stercocarius skua) in flight over Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, looking
Great skua (Stercocarius skua) in flight over Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, looking for small chicks, whilst Gannets call defensively, Shetland Isles, July. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North
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Calling Catalogue5 Coastal Colony Defensive Fear Flight Flying Four Animals Gannet Groups Hunting Looking Up Mixed Species Morus Bassanus Predation Scotland Seabirds Skuas Threats Vocalisation Wings Spread Open Beak Shetland Isles Stercorarius Skua
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Sky High Drama - The Great Skua's Quest for Gannet Chicks!
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. In this print by Danny Green, we witness a thrilling aerial spectacle over the stunning Shetland Isles. A fearless Great Skua, known as Stercorarius skua in scientific terms, soars majestically above a bustling Gannet colony. With wings spread wide and an open beak ready for action, this skilled predator is on the hunt for small chicks amidst the defensive calls of the Gannets. As if straight out of a nature documentary, this snapshot captures the intensity and fearlessness of these remarkable birds. Mixed species dynamics unfold before our eyes as both skuas and gannets navigate their way through this coastal battleground. The image perfectly encapsulates the dramatic beauty of Scotland's wildlife scene. Against a backdrop of breathtaking cliffs and crashing waves, these feathered creatures engage in an enthralling dance between predation and protection. Danny Green's bookplate from "The Long Journey North" transports us to this mesmerizing moment in time. It serves as a reminder that even within nature's most fierce battles, there is still awe-inspiring beauty to be found. So let your imagination take flight with this extraordinary photograph – where sky-high drama meets raw natural instinct!
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