thephotosocietyのインスタグラム(thephotosociety) - 5月27日 01時32分

Photograph by @andyparkinsonphoto/@thephotosociety
Arctic tern in aggressive posture – This image was taken as part of a commission that I worked on many years ago for the National Trust. I had special permission to land early on the larger of the Farne Islands, Inner Farne before the packed tourist boats began to arrive. Part of the unique experience of these islands is that upon landing you then have to make your way up the boardwalk which takes you through the arctic tern colony. These birds are notoriously protective of their territories and in a scene almost reminiscent of the birds all of the tourists are flown at and pecked as they wander through the colony. On many occasions I have seen terrified young children arrive on the island in floods of tears, doubtless left with a lifelong fear of birds, such is the aggressive nature of these beautiful birds. Under the watchful eye of the warden David Steel I was able to spend some time alone working with these birds and so all of their ire was directed solely at me. The time that I with them spent was extremely brief but part of their defensive strategy, as well as pecking at ones head with their needle sharp beaks is to defecate on any interloper as well. In no time at all I was covered in faeces with one particularly accurate bird even managing to defecate in my mouth. Having never eaten meat in the 20 years previously I can still remember the distinctive fishy taste of that runny, white liquid so for anyone who thinks that the life of a wildlife photographer is glamourous then think again! ? Please #followme at @andyparkinsonphoto to keep up-to-date with my images @andyparkinsonphoto @ナショナルジオグラフィック @thephotosociety #arctictern #farneislands #nationaltrust #ethicsbeforeimages #phototips #educateandinspire #nature #naturelovers #wildlifephotography #donoharm #wild_animalsgram #animalonearth #wildlifeaddicts_ #animal_beauty #nature_brilliance #nationalanimals

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