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Ali

@allthingsorca

Marine life lover. Amateur photographer still learning how to use a camera after 30 years of trying. Whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, especially puffins.

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2 great black backed gulls play tug of war with a fish. Farne Islands 2022.

2 great black backed gulls play tug of war with a fish. Farne Islands 2022.

They really know how to bust a gut 🀣

24.02.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s why I love to photograph them. Their faces are just so expressive.

22.02.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Puffin in the late evening sunlight on Staple Island, summer 2023.

Puffin in the late evening sunlight on Staple Island, summer 2023.

Sunset blush

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#SuperSeabirdSunday
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22.02.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Tbh, the R7 went rogue that day. Most of my photos look like I covered the lens with sperm whale snot 🀣

15.02.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

L87 Onyx. Handsome, resilient and faithful πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜

15.02.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cory’s sheerwater takes off. Pico, Azores 2023

Cory’s sheerwater takes off. Pico, Azores 2023

It’s all a bit of a blur

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#SuperSeabirdSunday
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15.02.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Puffins β€œbilling” to strengthen their bond. Farne Islands 2023

Puffins β€œbilling” to strengthen their bond. Farne Islands 2023

Everlasting love ❀️

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#photography #valentines

14.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 93 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

You otter have a good reason for being tardy, Mark πŸ€“

09.02.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Puffin set against the yellow algae on the surrounding rocks. 

Farne Islands, Northumberland 2024.

Puffin set against the yellow algae on the surrounding rocks. Farne Islands, Northumberland 2024.

They call me mellow yellow

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#SuperSeabirdSunday
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01.02.2026 10:08 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
3 puffins flee the scene while others are left behind 😁

Brownsman Island, 2025.

3 puffins flee the scene while others are left behind 😁 Brownsman Island, 2025.

The great escape

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18.01.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

That is so adorable πŸ₯°

01.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Polar bear checks out the weird two-legged creatures in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Manitoba, Canada 2017.

Polar bear checks out the weird two-legged creatures in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Manitoba, Canada 2017.

Best paw forward for our polar bear friends this year 😍

01.01.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Red fox hunting at sunset in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Manitoba, Canada. Nov 2017.

Red fox hunting at sunset in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Manitoba, Canada. Nov 2017.

Dashing through the snow

#fox #foxoftheday
#mammals #wildlife
#photography

29.12.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Puffins in sea spray on a windy day in Northumberland 2025

Puffins in sea spray on a windy day in Northumberland 2025

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ❄️

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21.12.2025 10:09 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Puffin with a stick that’s way too big for the burrow contemplating next moves!

Farne Islands, Northumberland 2025

Puffin with a stick that’s way too big for the burrow contemplating next moves! Farne Islands, Northumberland 2025

Branching out

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14.12.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Razorbill carefully balances an egg on a cliff ledge on Inner Farne Island 2025.

Razorbill carefully balances an egg on a cliff ledge on Inner Farne Island 2025.

Between a rock and a hard place

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#SuperSeabirdSunday
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07.12.2025 09:24 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Puffin looks coquettishly over one shoulder with the sea sparkling in the sunlight. Isle of May, Scotland 2023.

Puffin looks coquettishly over one shoulder with the sea sparkling in the sunlight. Isle of May, Scotland 2023.

Give β€˜em the ol’ razzle dazzle

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04.12.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 121 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Eider duck reflecting in the calm waters of Seahouses harbour on a sunny day in March 2025.

Eider duck reflecting in the calm waters of Seahouses harbour on a sunny day in March 2025.

Two for the price of one

#birdoftheday theme reflections

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01.12.2025 15:03 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A guillemot is grooming its partner with a bill gently poking into the neck. Farne Islands 2019.

A guillemot is grooming its partner with a bill gently poking into the neck. Farne Islands 2019.

Getting it in the neck

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30.11.2025 13:17 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oops I forgot the alt text. Taken in Monterey Bay 2011.

26.11.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A wonderful thing is a pelican

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #OnTheEdge of water
#seabird #birds #photography

26.11.2025 11:30 πŸ‘ 120 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1
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Definitely not grumpy

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23.11.2025 11:42 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Puffin examines a boat hook on the dock. Showing off the mouth structures that hold sandeels in place. 

Farne Islands 2024

Puffin examines a boat hook on the dock. Showing off the mouth structures that hold sandeels in place. Farne Islands 2024

Through the looking glass

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20.11.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Puffin appears to toil uphill bringing home the catch. 

Northumberland 2019

Puffin appears to toil uphill bringing home the catch. Northumberland 2019

Running up that hill

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#photography

13.11.2025 21:28 πŸ‘ 160 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I love that the ship’s bow is bottlenose dolphin shaped. Gives me β€œmother ship” vibes πŸ˜€

13.11.2025 18:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this!

11.11.2025 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you. I liked the little water beads in the crop of the crop πŸ˜€

10.11.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Razorbill covered in beads of water after a quick plunge. 

Farne Islands, 2023.

Razorbill covered in beads of water after a quick plunge. Farne Islands, 2023.

Raindrops keep falling on my head

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#SuperSeabirdSunday
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09.11.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 103 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Puffin wings are ruffled on the landing approach on Inner Farne Island, 2025.

Puffin wings are ruffled on the landing approach on Inner Farne Island, 2025.

Don’t get ruffled

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03.11.2025 12:49 πŸ‘ 158 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Puffin on the way to the burrow to feed a chick appears frozen to the spot, mid stride. 

Northumberland 2024.

Puffin on the way to the burrow to feed a chick appears frozen to the spot, mid stride. Northumberland 2024.

Frozen in time

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#photography

30.10.2025 15:06 πŸ‘ 151 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0