These photographs were taken last month and I thought I
had better show you them now as my Black Guillemots will be returning any day in summer plumage to breed at Bangor Pier.
Apart from the last 2 shots where the Black Guillemots have practically
turned into their breeding plumage (same day shots), the rest are still in their winter
plumage. I wanted you to see how
different they looked from winter to summer plumage.
I hoped you enjoyed seeing the difference in these Auks
plumage from season to season. I have
resisted going down to the pier recently as I have so much catching up of my
photographs and I know I would not be able to resist photographing these “Bangor
Penguins”, as we call them!
Thank you for visiting.
Many thanks for comment on any of my posts.
Easily mistaken for a penguin if they are standing on a white beach in the snow.
ReplyDeleteHI Adrian If you see these little guys walking along the pier, you would think 'Penguin'. No beach, no snow! I will try and get a video this year of of them doing this. I think it looks hilarious. Thanks for visit. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeauty Margaret, the difference is quite outstanding. Superb photographs.
ReplyDeleteHI Bob Glad you like seeing the different plumages in these birds and thanks for comment
ReplyDeleteThe difference is amazing but beautiful. Lovely shots of the Guillemots, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteHI Eileen Glad I showed you the different plumage. Amazing isn't it! Thanks for comment.
DeleteThese are great birds - I have only seen them a couple of times - never lived in the right part of the world for them to be a regular. I did not know that their plumage changed so much.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
HI Yes it is a amazed how much they change but I am looking forward to have our 'Bangor Penguins' back for the summer. Thanks for comment.
DeleteHi there Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThat was a big difference with the birds plumage!
Great photos! I have not seen those birds IRL:
Greetings Pia
Thanks for comment. Glad you liked the post.
DeleteGreat photos Margaret and very interesting to see the difference in plumages :)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comments and gladd you liked seeing the diffenence in the plumage.
DeleteThanks so much for your Brambling comment and I have amended accordingly. I've never seen one so very excited. Love your Guillemots.
ReplyDeleteHI Em Yes it is exciting that you have seen a Brambling. I have not seen 1 this year and they properly will be leaving soon however a friend yesterday told me he had 3 in his garden! Glad you liked the Guillemots and thanks for comment.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking birds Margaret. On my list 'to see'.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, how interesting; I would have thought they were two different birds. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeletesuch cute birds!
ReplyDeleteThey look a bit scruffy in their winter attire Margaret but much sharper dressed for summer!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThe Guillemots have such a sweet face ... they remind me a little of the Grebes because of their little short bodies ... they look like something that should have a key and needs to be wound up periodically. Adorable, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
Gorgeous birds - and I love both their outfits. Nice to know that other species have 'mating plumage'. We could learn from them too...
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! Epic birds that have epic pics! You are so lucky to see all of these amazing birds. Someday.......someday:) Keep spotting and snapping gorgeous photos of your birds. You expose me to many new mystery birds that I've never seen in my life.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful plumage! Thanks for the different views of these lovely birds.
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