Charlie Shugart wrote:
Super images, Herb.
I've never seen a good closeup image of krill before this. WOW!
They're bigger than I thought. As big as some shrimp.
Since taking off from the water is such a chore for puffins, it helps to be able to carry more that one little goodie at a time. I'm guessing there are little hooks on the insides of the beaks that hold on tightly to those slippery little devils.
Charlie
That's right Charlie. The puffins have barbed hooks on the roof of their upper mandible, and they use their tongue to apply pressure to keep the fish on the hooks while they open up their beaks for another fish/krill. Thanks for stopping by.
Gary Lee 44 wrote:
Hey Herb,
You captured these guys just the way they should be. Your shots give the impression that I am there seeing them myself. Which IMO make these photos perfect. Thanks for sharing your talent and experience with us.
Gary
LCPete wrote:
Fantastic shots esp the first one just about perfect
Never seen one with krill before
Puffins are my my favourite subject thanks for posting
Frogfish wrote:
Amazing shots Herb ! Love them both equally - the water on the bird and it's catch certainly helps the detail since the Puffin's waxy coat doesn't help in that regard.
