The razorbill is the only species in the genus Alca. It’s relative, the great auk, went extinct in the mid 19th century. They are monogamous birds and spend the vast majority of their lives at sea, coming ashore only to breed. This mated pair appears to be doing just that. Photographed on Machias Seal Island off the coast of Maine. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/6.3 at 1/2000th of a second.
Penguins must be really jealous when they see Razorbills, which look exactly like them but can fly. But then the penguins would learn that the Razorbills are monogamous and then think “oh, good thing I’m not a razorbill, I could never be with just one bird for the rest of my life.” Then the penguin would open Penguin Tindr and scroll for a few hours and feel just really satisfied with its life. It’s all about learning to love yourself, you know?
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The razorbill is the only species in the genus Alca. It’s relative, the great auk, went extinct in the mid 19th century. They are monogamous birds and spend the vast majority of their lives at sea, coming ashore only to breed. This mated pair appears to be doing just that. Photographed on Machias Seal Island off the coast of Maine. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/6.3 at 1/2000th of a second.
Hmm. Breeding by talking? Or in their case, by squawking? How humanlike of them!
Penguins must be really jealous when they see Razorbills, which look exactly like them but can fly. But then the penguins would learn that the Razorbills are monogamous and then think “oh, good thing I’m not a razorbill, I could never be with just one bird for the rest of my life.” Then the penguin would open Penguin Tindr and scroll for a few hours and feel just really satisfied with its life. It’s all about learning to love yourself, you know?
Beauties.
A graphic art study in monochrome contrast! Lovely composition. I wish this couple all the happiness!
Oh, that is a dear image!
great pic. ) one great pair of bird, that love each other. )