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Digging the Burrows

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The puffin (Fratercula arctica) really reminds me of the "hobbits" in the Lord of the Ring. They appear to be very polite towards each other and they find a mate with which they stick for their entire life. As if that wasn't enough, they even live in under ground burrows - just like hobbits!

This one is taking a rest in its work of building a better home for its family. Maybe the digging is the reason for them to have such a beak?

As my other puffin, this one is taken at Latrabjarg in Iceland which is the largest bird cliff in the North Atlantic, hosting about 1 million seabirds.

Cheers, Jens.

Photographer:	X Jens Birch
Folder:	Jens' Wildlife
Uploaded:	14-Sep-2005 23:01 CEST
Current Rating:	10.00/2 View all ratings Delete my rating
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Camera:	Olympus E1
Exposure time:	1/250 sec
Aperture:	f/8
Focal length:	200 (400mm)
Lens:	Zuiko ED 50-200/2.8-3.5
Focusing method:	Spot
ISO:	200
White balance:
Flash:	no
Image format:	SHQ
Processing applied:
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Image resized to:	675x900

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Another great shot Jens - I hope the dirt hasn't dried his mouth shut!! Keep them coming - love them.....regards bevellee

Bevellee Bryceson at 07:06 CEST on 15-Sep-2005 [Reply]

Perfect (AAA)

What can we say Jens , I think everybody is happy you are sharing those beautiful pictures with us, thanks very much.
I bid jealous though that I was not on that spot....;-)

Best regards,

Fonzy - at 09:30 CEST on 15-Sep-2005 [Reply]