Bridled guillemot seabird with white eye-ring marking on coastal cliff, British wildlife photography

A bridled guillemot displays the distinctive white eye-ring and spectacle marking that distinguishes this rare variant from common guillemots. Photographed on the UK coast, this charismatic seabird showcases the striking black and white plumage characteristic of the auk family. Bridled guillemots represent just a small percentage of guillemot populations, making sightings particularly special for wildlife enthusiasts. This portrait captures the bird's alert presence on its clifftop breeding colony, celebrating Britain's rich coastal wildlife heritage.