Razorbill in shallow coastal waters during breeding season where they catch fish prey to feed their chick.

• Contributor: Simon rowlands / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: 2HB0W6T
• File size: 28.8 MB (1,005.4 KB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 3888 x 2592 px | 32.9 x 21.9 cm | 13 x 8.6 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 14 June 2012
• Location: Oldshoremore - Kinlochbervie-Sutherland Scotland

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