Thick-billed Murre of the St. Matthew Grotto
Detailed Description
Pair of Thick-billed Murres (Uria lomvia) nest along the sea cliffs of a grotto on St. Matthew Island, Alaska. The island is home to over 1.6 million nesting seabirds, including cormorants, kittiwakes, puffins and auklets.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo taken by Laura McDuffie, U.S. Geological Survey