An Atlantic Puffin
by Mary Jane Armstrong
Title
An Atlantic Puffin
Artist
Mary Jane Armstrong
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
FEATURED IN THESE FAA GROUPS:
Wild Birds of the World Group - 8/11/16
FAA Portraits - Birds - Artists Group - 8/11/16
Pure Nature Photography - Artist Group - 8/11/16
All Natural Beauty of This World - 8/12/16
A Birding Group - Wings - 8/12/16
Lady Photographers and Artists - 8/12/16
This is an image of the Atlantic Puffin which was taken off the coast of Scotland on a small island called the Isle of May. The Isle of May is a natural bird sanctuary that is located in the north of the outer Firth of Forth approximately 5 miles off the coast of mainland Scotland and is home to one of the world�s largest Puffin populations. The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), also known as the common puffin, is a species of seabird in the auk family. It is the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean; two related species, the tufted puffin and the horned puffin, are found in the northeastern Pacific. The Atlantic puffin breeds in Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Newfoundland and many North Atlantic islands, and as far south as Maine in the west and the British Isles in the east. With a large population and a wide range, the species is not considered to be endangered, although there may be local declines in numbers. On land, it has the typical upright stance of an auk. At sea, it swims on the surface and feeds mainly on small fish, which it catches by diving underwater, using its wings for propulsion.
They are amazing seabirds!
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August 10th, 2016
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Comments (15)
Dawn Currie
MaryJane, Congratulations on your feature in Pure Nature Photography - celebrating the best of our natural world!
Mary Jane Armstrong replied:
Thank you Dawn. I'm honored to featured among so many talented artists.
Evie Hanlon
Fantastic shot. Congratulations MaryJane, you've been featured in Wild Birds Of The World. Evie.
Mary Jane Armstrong replied:
What an honor to be featured in the Wild Birds of the World group. Thank you so much Evie.