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Auks - The Guillemot

First seen on Monday 3rd June 2024 at Farne Islands

Guillemots breed on the coast huddled together on Rocky cliffs. These are in summer plumage, with very neat lines. Unlike Razorbills which are black and white, Guillemots tend to be more chocolate brown and white. When you see them fly past they fly quite low and fast with quite a rapid wingbeat, often in small flocks.