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Common murre
14. June 2024
Varanger, Norway
Group of common murres at Hornøya.
Murres are very social auks, that breed as tight as 20 pairs (40 individuals) per square meter. Being so close together offers better protection to the eggs and chicks, since neighbors can assist in fighting off predators.
Being this tight to your neighbor is guaranteed to to cause some commotion, and we observed many murres both cozing up to their neighbors, and getting into friendly arguments with them.
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