Seabird breeding season is upon us and razorbills are laying their eggs around much of the UK coastline. The medium-sized auk is also the rarest globally with just 1 million pairs. But they’re very handsome don’t you think?
Awks auk (photo courtesy of Nature’s Home reader Alan Spencer)
This photo stopped me in my tracks, I thought to myself “what are you looking at little razorbill?”. He’s got a lot of personality and attitude so I couldn’t help but pick it for photo of the week. Thanks Alan Spencer for sending it in. I hope he didn’t make you feel aukward with his staring.
Alan took the photo at the Farne Islands where you can also see puffins, seals and shags. But no matter where you are in the UK you can find razorbills at RSPB Dunnet Head, RSPB South Stack Cliffs, RSPB Rathlin Island or RSPB St Bees Head.
If you’d like to send us a photo you can get in touch at natureshome@rspb.org.uk.