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David Steel

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Manager for Isle of May home to 52,100 pairs of Puffins & 200,000 seabirds! (Spent 14 years managing Farne Islands 2001-2014). Also on Instagram Steelyseabirder

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Always a good way to start the day…Isle of May Puffins…

Always a good way to start the day…Isle of May Puffins…

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Kittiwakes are frantically nest building on the Isle of May like this individual which is taping down the vegetation to make it stronger

Kittiwakes are frantically nest building on the Isle of May like this individual which is taping down the vegetation to make it stronger

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It’s good to be back on the Isle of May :)

It’s good to be back on the Isle of May :)

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Traffic jam! Road blocked on the Isle of May…

Traffic jam! Road blocked on the Isle of May…

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***LOOK WHO IS BACK*** several thousand Puffins have landed back on the Isle of May this morning! It’s good to have them back

LOOK WHO IS BACK several thousand Puffins have landed back on the Isle of May this morning! It’s good to have them back

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Just a few more Isle of May Puffins from this morning (why not). Interestingly they headed out to sea this afternoon probably to feed when the weather calmed.

Just a few more Isle of May Puffins from this morning (why not). Interestingly they headed out to sea this afternoon probably to feed when the weather calmed.

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This is a Goldcrest, it’s Britains smallest bird and weighs the same as a 20p piece. It’s just crossed the North Sea from Scandinavia and landed on the Isle of May. Probably never seen humans before…

This is a Goldcrest, it’s Britains smallest bird and weighs the same as a 20p piece. It’s just crossed the North Sea from Scandinavia and landed on the Isle of May. Probably never seen humans before…

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Two members of the Auk family; Razorbills and Puffin

Two members of the Auk family; Razorbills and Puffin

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At one point we were the most northerly people in the U.K. - the island you see is Muckle Flugga - the northerly most point of scotland.

At one point we were the most northerly people in the U.K. - the island you see is Muckle Flugga - the northerly most point of scotland.

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It’s another lovely morning on the Isle of May…

It’s another lovely morning on the Isle of May…

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The sound of silence. The Isle of May tern colonies are empty at the moment as this video shows, but why? We have started looking into it as the blog explains;

The sound of silence. The Isle of May tern colonies are empty at the moment as this video shows, but why? We have started looking into it as the blog explains;

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The incredible Gannets of the Bass Rock…what a place, what birds!

The incredible Gannets of the Bass Rock…what a place, what birds!

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Morning all, here are some adult Puffins but today we bring you the exciting news that we have our first Puffin chicks which have hatched on the Isle on May (known as Pufflings) as the blog explains:

Morning all, here are some adult Puffins but today we bring you the exciting news that we have our first Puffin chicks which have hatched on the Isle on May (known as Pufflings) as the blog explains:

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The east coast of the U.K. is being hit badly by avian influenza for a second consecutive summer. Vulnerable populations are threatened further and it’s depressing to see. The blog has the story:

The east coast of the U.K. is being hit badly by avian influenza for a second consecutive summer. Vulnerable populations are threatened further and it’s depressing to see. The blog has the story:

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Just a floppy Grey Seal pup on the Isle of may enjoying his little world

Just a floppy Grey Seal pup on the Isle of may enjoying his little world

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Whose fur is this? Ahhhh yes a young Grey Seal pup in full mount on the Isle of May. Independence looms for this youngster…

Whose fur is this? Ahhhh yes a young Grey Seal pup in full mount on the Isle of May. Independence looms for this youngster…

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Think Storm Floris has reached the Isle of May… #StormFloris

Think Storm Floris has reached the Isle of May… #StormFloris

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Another independent Grey Seal pup on the Isle of May. They do get everywhere!

Another independent Grey Seal pup on the Isle of May. They do get everywhere!

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A young Grey Seal pup puts its head up against a fence to say hello!

A young Grey Seal pup puts its head up against a fence to say hello!

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Puffins are now nesting on the Isle of May and birds are spring cleaning burrows and taking nest material below ground…

Puffins are now nesting on the Isle of May and birds are spring cleaning burrows and taking nest material below ground…

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Sometimes on the Isle of May the wildlife comes to us…I caught this Puffin yesterday in one of our buildings and released unharmed :) stunning but powerful wee birds.

Sometimes on the Isle of May the wildlife comes to us…I caught this Puffin yesterday in one of our buildings and released unharmed :) stunning but powerful wee birds.

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Morning. This will make your day :) Eider ducks and ducklings on the march to the open sea - this is from my front door :)

Morning. This will make your day :) Eider ducks and ducklings on the march to the open sea - this is from my front door :)

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One of my remote cameras caught this young Grey Seal pup on the Isle of May…

One of my remote cameras caught this young Grey Seal pup on the Isle of May…

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We’ve got a few inquisitive young Grey Seals around the jetty on the Isle of May at the moment, like this little fella. So streamlined and built for the sea :)

We’ve got a few inquisitive young Grey Seals around the jetty on the Isle of May at the moment, like this little fella. So streamlined and built for the sea :)

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These teenagers getting everywhere…an independent Seal pup on the footpath of the Isle of May. I soon left it in peace to enjoy its exploring. Welcome to the world!

These teenagers getting everywhere…an independent Seal pup on the footpath of the Isle of May. I soon left it in peace to enjoy its exploring. Welcome to the world!

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Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten timelines. Here are two Puffins ‘billing’ a behaviour which is seen at this time of year to strengthen pair bonds #SuperSeabirdSunday

Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten timelines. Here are two Puffins ‘billing’ a behaviour which is seen at this time of year to strengthen pair bonds #SuperSeabirdSunday

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***PUFFIN NUMBERS UP*** the Isle of May Puffin population has increased since our last full census of the population in 2017. The blog has the full story;

PUFFIN NUMBERS UP the Isle of May Puffin population has increased since our last full census of the population in 2017. The blog has the full story;

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HUMPBACK WHALE off the Isle of May…just now.

HUMPBACK WHALE off the Isle of May…just now.

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LOOK WHO’S BACK! back on dry land again, we’ve just woke to the sight of Puffins back on the Isle of May.

LOOK WHO’S BACK! back on dry land again, we’ve just woke to the sight of Puffins back on the Isle of May.

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And it’s off! A Puffling experiencing the power of flight for the first time as it fledges off the Isle of May

And it’s off! A Puffling experiencing the power of flight for the first time as it fledges off the Isle of May

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Anstruther harbour, Fife, being pounded by the storm at the moment. Pretty epic…it’s almost a white out

Anstruther harbour, Fife, being pounded by the storm at the moment. Pretty epic…it’s almost a white out

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Puffins of the Isle of May…nothing more to add really. Enjoy…

Puffins of the Isle of May…nothing more to add really. Enjoy…

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Seal pups and mum at the Visitor centre on a remote camera…volume up!

Seal pups and mum at the Visitor centre on a remote camera…volume up!

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Just dropping in….the last of the Atlantic Puffins are present on the Isle of May…time to say goodbye for another eight months. Hardy birds.

Just dropping in….the last of the Atlantic Puffins are present on the Isle of May…time to say goodbye for another eight months. Hardy birds.

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Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos/videos of seabirds like these Puffins on the Isle of May; who needs a cliff when the fog horn building will do! #SuperSeabirdSunday

Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos/videos of seabirds like these Puffins on the Isle of May; who needs a cliff when the fog horn building will do! #SuperSeabirdSunday

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Puffin 'billing' is an act of pair bonding between a pair of Puffins and can be frequently seen especially during the start of the seabird season in March and April.

Puffin 'billing' is an act of pair bonding between a pair of Puffins and can be frequently seen especially during the start of the seabird season in March and April.

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Yeah just an average day on the Isle of May as Puffins sitting on the rooftops of buildings

Yeah just an average day on the Isle of May as Puffins sitting on the rooftops of buildings

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Touchdown! The Puffins are back on the Isle of May as the blog explains (and got a few more photos) check it out:

Touchdown! The Puffins are back on the Isle of May as the blog explains (and got a few more photos) check it out:

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Morning and welcome to another Super Seabird Sunday where we like to share our seabird videos and photos to brighten up timelines :) so go on and share #SuperSeabirdSunday

Morning and welcome to another Super Seabird Sunday where we like to share our seabird videos and photos to brighten up timelines :) so go on and share #SuperSeabirdSunday

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Morning and welcome to another Super Seabird Sunday! We are asking everyone to share their photos/videos of seabirds to brighten up timelines and here is my contribution; an Eider creche making its way to sea... slightly the hard way #SuperSeabirdSunday

Morning and welcome to another Super Seabird Sunday! We are asking everyone to share their photos/videos of seabirds to brighten up timelines and here is my contribution; an Eider creche making its way to sea... slightly the hard way #SuperSeabirdSunday

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