Latin name
Alca torda
Family
Auks (Alcidae)
Where to see them
Best looked for at seabird colonies in the breeding season, particularly in northern Scotland. You may see them from seawatching points around the coast at other times.
When to see them
On the breeding cliffs from March to end of July. Rather scarce in inshore waters the rest of the time.
What they eat
Fish, especially sandeels, sprats and herrings.
Population
| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* | | - | 188,576 birds | - | - |