Auks & Puffins in United Kingdom
4 species matching this filter.
Ranges from the Little Auk (18cm) to the Razorbill (43cm)3 year-round residents
Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arcticaVU
Breeds in large colonies on remote sea cliffs and offshore islands, notably in Scotland and Wales. Spends winter far out at sea in the North Atlantic.
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Black Guillemot
Cepphus grylleLC
A charming resident of rocky coasts in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. Its striking black plumage with white wing patches and bright red feet are distinctive.
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Little Auk
Alle alleLC
A rare winter visitor from Arctic seas, occasionally driven ashore in large numbers by autumn gales. Most sightings occur along North Sea coasts.
Oct–Jan
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Razorbill
Alca tordaLC
Breeds on sea cliffs around the coast, especially in Scotland and Wales. Disperses offshore in winter but can be seen from headlands year-round.
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