Arctic Skua approaches head-on, Norway

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Arctic Skua approaches head-on, Norway - Arctic Skua
Between Bjoroya and Lindoya, Flatanger municipality, Norway (August 2019)

This image was taken during the Sea Eagle Spectacular trip organised by Natures Images and led by Neil McIntyre and Ole Martin Dahle. Arctic Skuas were attracted by food thrown from a boat.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) / Internet Bird Collection
Parasitic Jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus / BirdForum
Arctic Jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 07:54
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 4000

Latitude 64 34 40.7 N
Longitude 10 51 4.9 E
Altitude 36.30m


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