Three memorable experiences from Keri island
Text and photos Arne Ader
Tran slation: Liis
Keri island
At the end of June I was offered the opportunity to land for a night and morning on Keri island where I had three splendid bird experiences!
To start with – on Keri there is still a viable joint colony of herring gulls and eiders..
Herring gull Hõbekajakas Larus argentatus
Eider Hahk Somateria mollissima
I remember how 25 years ago such combined lifestyle was quite common on many West Estonian isles....
Secondly – there were more razorbills on the island than I had dared to hope, or some twenty birds.
Razorbill; Razorbilled auk Alk Alca torda
Thirdly – between the sea stones three ruddy shelducks were busy. They foraged like brent geese, scraping off the green algae that covered the slippery rocks.
Ruddy shelduck Tulipart Tadorna ferruginea
A brief summary in pictures here: LINK
You will find the Keri Island web site and web cameras here: LINK
Keri lighthouse stairs
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