Photograph of the Month July 2025 – Razorbill Dive Bomber

The photograph of the month for July 2025 comes from my recent workshop to Grimsey Island, located north of Iceland (a trip report is forthcoming) and features a dive-bombing Razorbill during heavy winds with sleet and rain. Taken on the northern side of the cliffs, from what I felt was one of our very best days. With the high winds, it is difficult for the birds to fly close to the cliff, and they perform all sorts of fantastic aerobatics, making for superb opportunities. In this instance, I chose the background I wanted for the image and simply waited for a bird to fly into the frame. Razorbills are one of the workshop’s real highlights. These birds are incredibly photogenic, with their sharp bills and razor-white lines.