Black Guillemot with a beautiful fish
Give Black Guillemots a respectful distance and they carry on their lives as normal, including displaying their fresh catch for all to see before they scurry to their chick hidden in a rock burrow.
It’s a gorgeous insight into their lives and a privilege to watch while sat on the cliffs.
Memories of a fabulous day on Papa Westray with my friend Martin.
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