Brünniche's
Guillemot are a common bird in the Barent's Sea, I have seen them in
varying numbers on most trips to the area.
Small numbers also breed in Iceland where I have seen them on their
nesting ledges.
For many north european seawatchers this is a dream species but
requires close views to confirm - many of us have probably seen this
species without being aware of it.
For more about birding in the Barent's Sea click here and for the
Shtokman field in particular click here
Brunniche's Guillemot
Above and below: Shtokman Field, Barent's Sea, October 2010
All Pictures on this page were taken with a DSLR and a 400mm telephoto
lens and all except the picture taken in Iceland were taken from a
moving boat.
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Breeding
Brünniche's
Guillemot, Iceland,
June 2008
Brunniche's Guillemot, Svörtuloft Lighthouse, Iceland, May 2022
Numbers of Brunniche's Guillemot are falling in southern Iceland so this species is not as easy to see as it once was.
