A Skua (Stercorarius skua) attempts to attack a young gull.
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On 8 October 2006 I participated to a so-called 'pelagic trip' with a group of bird enthusiasts from the area of Amsterdam. The trip was not really pelagic in the sense that we did not cross the continental shelf - but ten kilometers off the coast you are on the open sea where you will spot seabirds that are not easily observed from the mainland. I am presenting a small selection of these birds on this page.
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An adult Gannet (Morus bassanus) flying by low across the waves is a pleasur for the eye.
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A Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) shows its winter plumage.
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A young Gannet tries to catch the fish which was attached to our boat using a small line. No fair play, I admit.
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A juvenile Gannet flies alongside our boat.
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A Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) in winter plumage (grey head)
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