Northern Fulmars: Captivating Gliders of Europe’s Rugged Shores
Northern fulmars over rugged coasts: Explore their grace in the Hebrides, Faroes, Iceland, and Shetlands, and learn about the threats to their habitats.
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Latin description
Fulmarus glacialis
The Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is a hardy seabird, known for its graceful gliding flight and adaptation to the harsh conditions of the open ocean. With its pale gray plumage and tubular nostrils, it is a typical representative of the tubenoses. Northern Fulmars breed in large colonies on steep cliffs in Europe and North America, offering captivating photography opportunities, especially in flight over the waves.