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Bonxie (great skua) bird pulling the sheep's wool, to try and get rid off the sheep from the nesting area
Bonxie bird protecting chicks from a sheep, Shetland Islands, Scotland - 04 Jul 2015
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Mothers can be protective, but this hapless sheep didn't know what it was getting itself into when it wandered into the nesting area of a feisty bonxie bird.
Wildlife photographer Josh Jaggard captured the scene in the Shetland Islands as the bird, also known as a great skua, got in a flap protecting her chicks.
First it flew in menacing circles around the woolly intruder before landing on its back and pulling lumps of wool from its back.
One amazing image shows the bird seeming to have a mid-air face-off with the poor creature.
The territorial bonxie then proceeded to tread all over the sheep's back before using it as a seat. Point taken, the sheep wandered off.
Josh says: "The mother was definitely not prepared to let anyone get near her chicks and she let the sheep know all about it. It was remarkable the range of techniques she employed to ward off the invader."
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4767807f)
Sparrow nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
After a twelve month absence, and the Department of Transport (DOT) removing their nest for a second time, a pair of breeding sparrows have set up home once again in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the DOT until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4767807e)
Sparrow nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
After a twelve month absence, and the Department of Transport (DOT) removing their nest for a second time, a pair of breeding sparrows have set up home once again in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the DOT until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4767807d)
Sparrow nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
After a twelve month absence, and the Department of Transport (DOT) removing their nest for a second time, a pair of breeding sparrows have set up home once again in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the DOT until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4767807c)
Sparrow nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
After a twelve month absence, and the Department of Transport (DOT) removing their nest for a second time, a pair of breeding sparrows have set up home once again in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the DOT until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4767807b)
Sparrow nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
After a twelve month absence, and the Department of Transport (DOT) removing their nest for a second time, a pair of breeding sparrows have set up home once again in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the DOT until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4767807a)
Sparrow nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 09 May 2015
After a twelve month absence, and the Department of Transport (DOT) removing their nest for a second time, a pair of breeding sparrows have set up home once again in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the DOT until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4736600f)
Sparrows nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
A pair of breeding House Sparrows have set up home in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4736600e)
Sparrows nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
A pair of breeding House Sparrows have set up home in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4736600d)
Sparrows nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
A pair of breeding House Sparrows have set up home in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4736600c)
Sparrows nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
A pair of breeding House Sparrows have set up home in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4736600b)
Sparrows nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
A pair of breeding House Sparrows have set up home in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) until the chicks hatch.
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Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister/REX Shutterstock (4736600a)
Sparrows nesting in a traffic light
Sparrows create nest in working traffic light, New York, America - 29 Apr 2015
A pair of breeding House Sparrows have set up home in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) until the chicks hatch. A pair of breeding House Sparrows have set up home in a working traffic light on New York's Upper Eastside in Manhattan. Local residents are hoping that the nest will not be removed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) until the chicks hatch.
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) with nesting material in its beak. It is the largest North American heron.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), the largest North American heron, with nesting material in its beak, United States of America, North America
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Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX (4105414e)
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Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pfen
It is a bumper year for Britain's barn owls, which are enjoying their "best breeding year ever", according to a farmer who has been monitoring the birds for more than 30 YEARS. Nicholas Watts, 71, who has 13 pairs of barn owls nesting on his farm, says many are having SECOND broods and DOUBLE the average brood sizes. The farmer, who has seen barn owl numbers quadruple at his farm in Lincolnshire in the last 20 years, said many of the pairs have hatched an impressive SIX CHICKS. The bumper breeding season is believed to be a result of last year's mild winter and thanks to a plentiful source of voles, which are also doing well. It comes as experts at The Wildlife Trusts say barn owl numbers nationally have reached an all-time low, following a run of record-breaking cold winters and springs and wet summers.
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Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX (4105414d)
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Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pfen
It is a bumper year for Britain's barn owls, which are enjoying their "best breeding year ever", according to a farmer who has been monitoring the birds for more than 30 YEARS. Nicholas Watts, 71, who has 13 pairs of barn owls nesting on his farm, says many are having SECOND broods and DOUBLE the average brood sizes. The farmer, who has seen barn owl numbers quadruple at his farm in Lincolnshire in the last 20 years, said many of the pairs have hatched an impressive SIX CHICKS. The bumper breeding season is believed to be a result of last year's mild winter and thanks to a plentiful source of voles, which are also doing well. It comes as experts at The Wildlife Trusts say barn owl numbers nationally have reached an all-time low, following a run of record-breaking cold winters and springs and wet summers.
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Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX (4105414c)
Six Barn Owl chicks in a nesting box
Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pfen
It is a bumper year for Britain's barn owls, which are enjoying their "best breeding year ever", according to a farmer who has been monitoring the birds for more than 30 YEARS. Nicholas Watts, 71, who has 13 pairs of barn owls nesting on his farm, says many are having SECOND broods and DOUBLE the average brood sizes. The farmer, who has seen barn owl numbers quadruple at his farm in Lincolnshire in the last 20 years, said many of the pairs have hatched an impressive SIX CHICKS. The bumper breeding season is believed to be a result of last year's mild winter and thanks to a plentiful source of voles, which are also doing well. It comes as experts at The Wildlife Trusts say barn owl numbers nationally have reached an all-time low, following a run of record-breaking cold winters and springs and wet summers.
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Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX (4105414b)
Six Barn Owl chicks in a nesting box
Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pfen
It is a bumper year for Britain's barn owls, which are enjoying their "best breeding year ever", according to a farmer who has been monitoring the birds for more than 30 YEARS. Nicholas Watts, 71, who has 13 pairs of barn owls nesting on his farm, says many are having SECOND broods and DOUBLE the average brood sizes. The farmer, who has seen barn owl numbers quadruple at his farm in Lincolnshire in the last 20 years, said many of the pairs have hatched an impressive SIX CHICKS. The bumper breeding season is believed to be a result of last year's mild winter and thanks to a plentiful source of voles, which are also doing well. It comes as experts at The Wildlife Trusts say barn owl numbers nationally have reached an all-time low, following a run of record-breaking cold winters and springs and wet summers.
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Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX (4105414a)
Six Barn Owl chicks in a nesting box
Six Barn Owl chicks born in nesting box, Spalding, Lincolnshire, Britain - 16 Sep 2014
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/pfen
It is a bumper year for Britain's barn owls, which are enjoying their "best breeding year ever", according to a farmer who has been monitoring the birds for more than 30 YEARS. Nicholas Watts, 71, who has 13 pairs of barn owls nesting on his farm, says many are having SECOND broods and DOUBLE the average brood sizes. The farmer, who has seen barn owl numbers quadruple at his farm in Lincolnshire in the last 20 years, said many of the pairs have hatched an impressive SIX CHICKS. The bumper breeding season is believed to be a result of last year's mild winter and thanks to a plentiful source of voles, which are also doing well. It comes as experts at The Wildlife Trusts say barn owl numbers nationally have reached an all-time low, following a run of record-breaking cold winters and springs and wet summers.
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Morocco, North Africa - 11 May 2014
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Storks nesting on a microwave aerial mast
Morocco, North Africa - 11 May 2014
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Morocco, North Africa - 11 May 2014
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Storks nesting on a microwave aerial mast
Morocco, North Africa - 11 May 2014
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420k)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420l)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420j)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420h)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420i)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420d)
Great Crested Grebe nesting
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420f)
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420e)
Great Crested Grebes
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420b)
Great Crested Grebes
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
MANDATORY CREDIT: Ben Andrew/Rex Features.
Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Andrew/REX (3703420a)
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebes nesting in the campus of York University, Britain - 15 Apr 2014
Wildlife photographer Ben Andrew captured the intimate nesting routine of Great Crested Grebes, who have taken up residence on the campus of York University.
The pictures show three chicks, which are approximately ten days old, nestling on the back of their parents, safely tucked under feathers.
Once hatched the chicks climb straight onto the back of their parents and ride around with them, in order to be protected from predators.
The Great Crested Grebe chicks were being fed a variety of treats, including insects, fish and also feathers plucked directly from the parent?s breast.
The feathers line the tiny stomachs of the chicks; this helps when they are trying to digest sharp items such as fish bones.
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947w)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947v)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947t)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947s)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947p)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947k)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947j)
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" as I imagined he was presenting his mate with a prese...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947f)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947f)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947e)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947d)
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" as I imagined he was presenting his mate with a prese...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947c)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947b)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947an)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends"...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947al)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends"...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947ak)
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends" as I imagined he was presenting his mate with a pres...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947ah)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends"...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KQWXKXABB
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Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Megan Lorenz / Rex Features (2738947ad)
Atlantic puffin collects flowers for nesting material
Atlantic puffins collecting flowers for nesting material, Newfoundland, Canada - Jul 2013
These hilarious pictures illustrate perfectly why Atlantic puffins are called 'clowns of the sea'.
Wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz snapped this lovely sequence of images last month while visiting Newfoundland, Canada.
Her wonderful work also appears to show a seemingly romantic side to the seabirds - as they go about collecting colourful wildflowers for use as nesting material.
A highlight includes one bird parading around with a purple flower of which Megan says: "He walked around with the large purple flower in his beak and seemed very proud that he had such a prize to take back to his mate."
Another picture shows an inquisitive puffin tackling a hapless photographer's tiny camera.
Megan explains: "I just got back from a wonderful trip to Newfoundland, it was my third time but nature always holds surprises in store and I was able to witness behaviour I've never seen before.
"From June until the end of August the Atlantic puffins nest in their burrows on offshore seastacks which are inaccessible to visitors. The Puffins were very busy collecting nesting material and it was a pleasure to just sit and watch these comical birds.
"From past experience I know that the best chances of good photographs are to be patient and wait until some of the puffins land onshore. As I was sitting at the edge of a cliff, one puffin landed very close to me and started tearing up moss, picking grass and then the wild iris that grows in large numbers in Newfoundland.
"Puffins are also referred to as Sea Parrots and Clowns Of the Sea and their behaviour always makes me laugh - but this was the first time I've ever seen a romantic Puffin.
"I titled the image "Making Amends"...
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May 20, 2010
Een nest jonge zwaantjes heeft veel bekijks. Het nest ligt aan de waterkant naast de Verbindingsdam, die van het KNSM-eiland naar Slavenburg loopt.
A nest with young swans. The nest is located near the connecting dam between Slavenburg and KNSM-eiland.
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