Fulmar
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Fulmar
Fulmaris glacialis
The fulmar is an ocean-going member of the petrel family with its typical tube-like nostrils distinguished from gulls by its stiff-winged, gliding flight. They have medium pale grey wings with white beneath. To protect itself the adult and chick can spit out their stomach contents, an oily foul smelling liquid.
Breeding
Only 1 egg is laid, usually on grassy ledges near the top of cliffs, and the chick fledges in September.
Winter
They are off-shore throughout the year.
Eat
Fish waste and crustaceans.
Sound
A hoarse chattering call.
Spot them
They are common in the Firth of Forth.
Fulmar facts
| Eggs | 1 |
| Incubation | 52-53 days |
| Fledging | 46-51 days |
| Maximum lifespan | 50 years |
| Length | 48cm |
| Wingspan | 107cm |
| Weight | 880g |
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