The rich, clear coastal waters of the UK support a dazzling array of seabirds, from auks and divers to gulls and waders, each with its own biological niche within the diverse habitats found around the UK coastline. This slideshow features the best of seabird portraits and showcases the beauty and diversity of British seabirds.

     
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula

     
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula

     
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula

     
Atlatic Puffin

     
Atlatic Puffin

     
Razorbill (Alca torda) portrait

     
Razorbill (Alca torda)

     
Razorbill

     
Razorbill (Alca torda) portrait

     
Guillemot (Uria aalge) portrait

     
Guillemot (Uria aalge) on a

     
Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

     
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)

     
Northern fulmar (Fulmarus

     
Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

     
European Herring Gull. Larus

     
Pair of common shags

     
Eurasian oystercatcher

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This photo selection was prepared by Adam Brooker. You can view more photography from Adam here.

Isle of May puffins

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Photo Descriptions

1. Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) portrait (low key)
© Adam Brooker

2. Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) portrait, Isle of May
© Adam Brooker

3. Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) sitting amongst spring flowers, Isle of May
© Adam Brooker

4. Atlatic Puffin
Atlantic puffin on the Isle of May, Scotland
© Christopher McLeod

5. Atlatic Puffin
Atlantic puffin on the Isle of May, Scotland
© Christopher McLeod

6. Razorbill (Alca torda) portrait
Razorbill (Alca torda) portrait, Isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

7. Razorbill (Alca torda)
Razorbill (Alca torda) sitting on a rock, Isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

8. Razorbill
Razorbill on the Isle of May, Scotland
© Christopher McLeod

9. Razorbill (Alca torda) portrait
Razorbill (Alca torda) portrait, Isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

10. Guillemot (Uria aalge) portrait
Guillemot (Uria aalge) in the rain, isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

11. Guillemot (Uria aalge) on a cliff
Guillemot (Uria aalge) sitting on a cliff ledge looking out to sea, Isle of May
© Adam Brooker

12. Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) portrait
Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) portrait, Isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

13. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) landing, Isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

14. Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)
Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) portrait, Isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

15. Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)
Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) calling, Isle of May, Scotland
© Adam Brooker

16. European Herring Gull. Larus argentatus.
Herring gull standing on a small patch of flowers.
© Simon Hackney

17. Pair of common shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)
Pair of common shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) guarding a nest
© Adam Brooker

18. Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) portrait
© Adam Brooker

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Adam Brooker

Stirling Stirlingshire SCOTLAND
As a professional marine biologist specialising in animal behaviour, I am interested in all aspects of the natural world, but particularly the ocean and its inhabitants. I also have a love affair with Africa and its wildlife after living in South... [Read More]

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Simon Hackney

Simon Hackney Photography
Saltash Cornwall UNITED KINGDOM
Photography for me is more than a static image, its a feeling of where you are and what's around you. All evoke a memory. Landscape, travel and fine art photography. A love of nature and the planet influence my work that includes, wide-angle... [Read More]

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Christopher McLeod

Christopher P McLeod Photography
Bexleyheath Kent UNITED KINGDOM
Fine art wildlife photographer That also specialises in Vibrant cityscape and landscape photography. All wildlife taken in the U.K with landscapes and cityscapes from all over Europe.... [Read More]

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