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Parasitic Jaeger or Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) - dark phase
Parasitic Jaeger or Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) - dark phase

Taken on Handa Island, just off the coast of Northwest Scotland, reached by Ferry from Tarbet.
There were plenty of 'Bonxies' or Great Skua's around, most of then are now on eggs, but Artic Skua's were thin on the ground as they nest in a area where there is no access.
This bird looked like it was sitting but just came down for a rest.
The Arctic's are not yet on eggs.
Record shot has they never came close enough even when flying to our frustration.

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Taken on: May 29, 2018
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Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, f/8.0, 1/1250 sec, 700mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Focal Length: 700mm
ISO: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Digital Photo Professional
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