animalgazing: Puffin (Fratercula arctica) by Ronan.McLaughlin on Flickr. The smallest species of Auk breeding in Ireland, a highly marine species which is only found on land in the breeding season. A black and white seabird, with black above and white below. In the breeding season the parrot like multi-coloured bill and large white patch on the face make adults distinctive and easily recognisable at close quarters. The bill is smaller on the adult in winter and much smaller on the juvenile. At a distance can be told from Guillemot by its small size, thicker body, larger, heavier head and darker underwing. Taken on the Great Saltee island, Co. Wexford.
animalgazing: earth-song: For Joy Peng by Daniel Kordan Mariane (earth-song) is the sweetest. Thanks for dedicating this photo to me <3 She also has one of the best animal blogs around so please check it out!  
animalgazing: The Flower Princess by sprinkle happiness on Flickr.

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