Fowlsheugh
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Fowlsheugh is a coastal nature reserve in Kincardineshire, northeast Scotland, known for its 70-metre-high cliff formations and habitat supporting prolific seabird nesting colonies. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Scottish Natural Heritage, the property is owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Fowlsheugh can be accessed by a public clifftop trail, or by boats which usually emanate from the nearby harbour at the town of Stonehaven. Tens of thousands of pelagic birds return to the site every spring to breed, after wintering at sea or in more southern climates, principal species being puffins, razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars and guillemots. ()
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Peregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon, a member of the Falconidae family, is celebrated for its astonishing speed and hunting prowess. It can reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph) during its iconic dive, known as a stoop, making it the fastest bird and animal on Earth.
Birds
Razorbill
The razorbill, also known as the lesser auk, is a seabird that thrives in the subarctic waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This bird, a close relative of the extinct great auk, belongs to the Alcidae family and is the sole species in the Alca genus.
Birds
European herring gull
The European herring gull is a large and widely distributed bird found throughout Northern, Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, as well as in Scandinavia and the Baltic states. These gulls have a diverse diet that includes fish, crustaceans, carrion, and even some...
Birds
Great black-backed gull
The great black-backed gull is the largest member of the gull family, renowned for its aggressive hunting and scavenging behavior. This impressive bird can be seen along the coasts and islands of the North Atlantic, ranging from Europe to North America.
Birds
Atlantic salmon
The Atlantic salmon, a member of the Salmonidae family, is the largest of the salmon species, often reaching lengths of up to a meter. Native to the northern Atlantic Ocean and its tributary rivers, most of these fish are anadromous.
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