Gillemot (Uria aalge) has just arrived back to the breeding colony sand eel in bill, about to head towards it's partner, when another bird lands on it's back intent on stealing the  fish food. The Gillemots are not just looking, they to are positioning for an opportunity to have the fish.
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Gillemot mugged on its return with a sand eel. Scotland, UK
Gillemot (Uria aalge) has just arrived back to the breeding colony sand eel in bill, about to head towards it's partner, when another bird lands on it's back intent on stealing the fish food. The Gillemots are not just looking, they to are positioning for an opportunity to have the fish.

Filename: Gillemot being mugged for Sand Eel_UFP7158RM.tiff
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Date: 20 May 2010
Location: Seahouses Northumberland UK
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