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Birds seen on sea-cliffs and rocky islands in the UK: Arctic Skua |
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BTO - Arctic Skua, Stercorarius
parasiticus http://blx1.bto.org/birdfacts/results/bob5670.htm Browse fact file compiled by British Trust for Ornithology and learn about sea bird that has been given green light. Tells of population, distribution, and breeding. |
| Isle of Man Birding - Arctic
Skua
http://www.homepages.mcb.net/wormwell/pages/arcticskua.htm Located on island off the western coast of England, this bird club reveals time of year to sight artic skuas and exactly where on the island. Also view eight colour photographs. |
| Isle of Man Birding - Arctic
Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus http://www.homepages.mcb.net/wormwell/Arctic%20Skua040504.htm Peruse this colour photograph of arctic skua in flight taken by bird enthusiast on small UK island. Shows wings out-stretched and unusual tail configuration. |
| JNCC: Seabird 2000 - Arctic
Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-2878/ Review condensed version of report into arctic skuas in Britain prepared by Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Also find black and white wash illustration of skua. |
| Joint Nature Conservation
Committee - Arctic Skua http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-2878-theme=textonly/ Study this report prepared by government advisors regarding arctic skua population around UK. Gives background plus results from census indicating movement in numbers. |
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Mike Lane Wildlife Photography -
Arctic Skua http://www.nature-photography.co.uk/Web%20site%20bird%20pics%20a/pages/Arctic%20skua.htm Find side-profile colour image of sea bird that will defend its territory in a most violent way. Photograph show the arctic skua perched on rocky outcrop. |
| National Trust for Scotland -
Skuas: Arctic Skua http://www.nts-seabirds.org.uk/birds/skuas/arctic_skua.aspx Learn about sea bird that has developed revolting habit of scaring other birds to giving up regurgitated food. Tells about nesting, breeding, wintering, and distribution. |
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Oliver Smart Wildlife Images -
Arctic Skua
http://www.smartimages.co.uk/images/Birds/Skuas/arcticskua_handa2.html Download range of colour images illustrating the plumage markings and colour, and massive wing span. Talks about variation in colour dependant on place of birth. |
| RSPB - Arctic skua,
Stercorarius parasiticus http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/a/arcticskua/ Review article from Royal Society for the Protection of Birds that explains how arctic skuas steal other birds’ food. Also see colour illustrations of juvenile and adult in flight. |
| Tiscali Reference - Arctic
Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/wildlife/birds_arctic_skua.html Find out about aggressive bird that can terrorize larger birds. Describes visual appearance, breeding grounds, and migration habits. |
| Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, The
- Slimbridge: Sightings Database
http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge/Sighting.asp?SightingID=3081/ Access records of arctic skua provided by important English wetland nature reserve. Catalogues number sighted, date, and exact location within the reserve. |
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Birds on sea-cliffs & islands in the UK
