The last 30 years have witnessed a dramatic decline in the Kittiwake population around Scottish coasts (RSPB figures), numbers dropping by almost 2/3. However, this trend seems to have turned this year, particularily in the colonies of Troup Head and Fowlsheugh in the North East. Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) are one of the nicest looking gulls, […]
Author: Bob Falconer
Bob has been a keen photographer since the age of 11 or 12 and with an added interest in wildlife, it was not long before the two were combined. Being based in Aberdeen, Scotland is a great opportunity to photograph the rich and diverse range of seabirds around the coast and the many migratory species which pass through. Not so far in the other direction is the Scottish highlands, renowned for its wild rugged landscapes and home to many iconic birds and mammals.
Gannets, Troup Head – North East Scotland
On the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, between Pennan and Gardenston lies Scotland’s only mainland gannet colony. The 50m high cliffs are spectacular, and slightly scary, if you peer over the edge to take photographs. In addition to the 2000 breeding pairs of gannet (Morus bassanus), the cliffs are home to thousands of Kittiwake, Guillemot, […]
