Black Guillemot, Oban Bay, 6 April 2025

Black Guillemots usually form monogamous bonds that last for many nesting seasons. In spring, pairs return to the breeding grounds and commence courtship near last year's nest site. The male circles the female at sea, swimming around her and calling. The Guillemots in these images were performing their courtship rituals were captured in Oban bay. ..…. (c) Stephen Lawson | www.EdinburghElitemedia.co.uk/Sipa USA

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Stephen Lawson 6th April 2025 Black Guillemot courtship oban oban bay

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Black Guillemot, Oban Bay, 6 April 2025