Ammodytidae Collection

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, coming into land with beak full of sand eels (Ammodytes tobianus). Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, with beak full of sand eels. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Thousands of Pacific Sandlance (Ammodytes hexapterus) swim overhead, as a few rockfish (Sebastes sp.) swim in the distance

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in a puffinry on Mykines, part of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic. Catch of fish (sandeel) in its beak. Europe, Northern Europe, Denmark, Faroe Islands

Puffin with beak full of sandeels, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) with sandeel, Inner Farne, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with sandeels, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) with sand eel, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Ammodytidae: A World of Puffins and Sand Eels" In the enchanting realm of Ammodytidae, where sea meets sky, a delightful dance unfolds. Here, the charismatic Atlantic Puffin reigns supreme, captivating all with its vibrant beak and endearing antics. A scene unfolds as a Puffin stands proudly on Sea thrift, wings outstretched in perfect harmony. The Fratercula arctica showcases its unique charm against the backdrop of Armeria maritima's delicate blooms. With graceful flight, another Atlantic Puffin descends upon the land, its beak brimming with sand eels - a testament to their remarkable fishing skills. These agile birds navigate through vast oceans to secure sustenance for themselves and their young. On Fair Island in the Shetland Islands, thousands of Pacific Sandlance swim overhead like shimmering silver ribbons, and is an awe-inspiring sight that highlights the interconnectedness of life beneath the waves. Venturing further into Mykines in the Faroe Islands reveals bustling puffinries teeming with activity. Fratercula arctica finds solace amidst fellow puffins as they go about their daily routines - nurturing eggs or feeding hungry chicks. Not far away on Skomer Island in Wales' picturesque Pembrokeshire region, a Puffin proudly displays its catch of sandeels. This small but mighty bird exemplifies nature's ability to provide sustenance even within seemingly inhospitable environments. The Arctic tern also graces these shores; adorned with elegance and carrying a prized sandeel in its beak at Inner Farne in Northumberland's England. Their presence adds yet another layer to this tapestry of marine life thriving along these coasts.