The birds that you have pictured are all from the Auk family. These birds have a preference for sand eels that may not be about in large numbers yet, these birds are back near the shore far earlier this year whether this is due to winds blowing them back i don't know i'm sure someone from the bird watching faternity may be better informed. I know it was reported on orkney birding that rafts of Auks were in mid Moray Firth a few weeks ago and this was of concern.
Colin
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