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Between Water And Air

In the same family as the Atlantic Puffin, Common Murres (also the same as thin-billed  murres) could also be seen loafing on the rocks of Seal Island. Common Murres are among the largest of the living Alcidae, and are designed to be comfortable whether navigating the air, or diving underwater.   They have been known

The Common Murre

Similar to razorbills, but more robust with a deeper and blunter bill, the Common Murre is another inhabitant of Seal Island you are likely to spot if watching the Puffin Loafing Ledge Cam! A member of the Alcid family like puffins and razorbills, Murres breed along rocky coasts, nesting in shallow depressions on steep cliffs.