Pauline Wilson, RSPB Local Group Secretary, writes:
"Hi Everybody. I received an email from Ian Cunningham and thought it particularly interesting as his photographs show the birds in winter plumage which is quite different from our usual views of these species. A lovely seal certainly has the 'Aah' factor! Many thanks to Ian for once more passing on his photos to our local group."
Ian Cunningham says:
"Spent a very pleasant morning on Scapa Pier and here are some of the birds that were there. The little auk was a first for me and it was very obliging... swimmimg near the slip so I had great views of it underwater too. Loads of winter-plumaged guillemots near the pier and some nice long-tailed ducks and a couple of red-throated divers. There was also a young seal there which I hope people will like too!"
From top: long-tailed duck, little auk, red-throated diver, guillemot and the harbour seal.
All photographs: Ian Cunningham
Ian's website is at http://www.ianandhelen.co.uk/