Razorbill (Alca torda)

In North Carolina, Razorbills occur regularly in winter in offshore or in near shore waters along the Outer Banks, occasionally being seen from shore.
Razorbill (Alca torda)
Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
16 Feb 2013

Adult Razorbills have a very thick bill with a vertical white line.


Razorbill (Alca torda) Razorbill (Alca torda)
Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
21 Feb 2009

Razorbill (Alca torda) Razorbill (Alca torda)
Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
21 Feb 2009

After being in rehabilitation for a week or two, this Razorbill was released by Kate Sutherland with Brian Patteson during a Seabirding trip off Cape Hatteras.

Razorbill (Alca torda) Razorbill (Alca torda)
Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
21 Feb 2009

Razorbill (Alca torda) Razorbill (Alca torda)
Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
21 Feb 2009

Razorbill (Alca torda) Razorbill (Alca torda)
Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
21 Feb 2009


Razorbill (Alca torda)
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover Co., NC
10 Mar 2016
Razorbill (Alca torda)
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover Co., NC
10 Mar 2016

Commence dive mode...


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