David Steel
@steelyseabirder
Manager of Isle of May National Nature Reserve since 2015 having been on Farne Island 2001-2014. Also Scottish Birds Records Committee (SBRC) Chair
Fulmar chicks can now be left unattended as their parents are off foraging. The young chicks can look after themselves as they can spit an oily substance at potential predators. You can see this youngster preparing itself
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten your day timelines. This is my contribution… #SuperSeabirdSunday
The cliffs of the Isle of May are quieter with lots of Razorbills and Guillemots gone. However we still have some stragglers…
Waders on the move and 7 Purple Sandpipers back on the Isle of May. Smart birds.
The smart Red-backed Shrike still present on the Isle of May for its second day
Slightly random arrival on the Isle of May today as an adult female Red-backed Shrike is keeping the local Rock Pipits on their toes
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share videos, photos & artwork of seabirds. Here is my contribution; a Kittiwake with its chick on the Isle of May #SuperSeabirdSunday
Having a lazy day in the sun…a young Grey Seal on the Isle of May…
Here is an example of a Puffling on the march on the Isle of May as I discover it in our visitor centre…
We have lift off! The first Pufflings are now leaving the Isle of May as birds are now independent. This is a big moment as they’ve never flown and not seen the sea before! Good luck :)
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds. Here is my contribution; two Guillemots including a smart ‘bridled’ Guillemot on the Isle of May #SuperSeabirdSunday
Razorbill families are starting to leave the Isle of May. They remain a classy bird, one of the best…
The first Guillemot chick has now fledged (jumped off the cliff!) on the Isle of May and this month will see thousands depart. We wish them well.
Sorrry didn’t mean to spook you! The Razorbill chick is spooked by its parent stretching its wings.
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds. Here is my contribution, some slow-mo Puffins! #SuperSeabirdSunday
The last of the Eider ducks and ducklings are leaving the island...
Just wait…. The adult Oystercatcher leads its chick on the Isle of May. Interestingly the birds take a lot of snails off the island especially around the gardens!
We've got our first Arctic tern chick which has hatched on the Isle of May. The blog tells the story: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com
Like many places in the U.K. today it has been stunning on the Isle of May…
Happy Fathers Day and Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds. My contribution is a Razorbill and chick, one of the best dads in the business! #SuperSeabirdSunday
Orca off the Isle of May this morning! Check out the blog for the story: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com (Thanks to Tom Gale for the photo)
Shag chicks have been growing up fast on the Isle of May and these chicks are nearly as large as their parents
Visiting an Arctic Tern colony is not for the faint hearted as although the birds are small, they pack a punch! Mind your head.
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share some photos, videos & artwork of seabirds. Here is my contribution, Guillemots on the Isle of May #SuperSeabirdSunday
This pair of Arctic Terns are just settling down on the Isle of May to nest. Great to have them back
