Slightly morbid quiz - name that skull

[Gerel]

Try your ID skills without the fur and feathers to help you

As a somewhat strange person I have a small collection of bird and mammal skulls that I've picked up here and there.

As the thread title says, can you identify the skull. I'll post the answer and the next one in a day or two.

Number one.

Found on the Island of Arran. Length approximately 180mm

[pressld2]

Looks very like a gannet to me Gerel.

Dave P.

[Lance Morgan]

gannet

[Jason Green]

With that bill tip, long jaw line and eye position, can only be Gannet for me!

You, a 'somewhat strange person' - !! - never!!

[JeffH]

Originally Posted by Gerel

.....As a somewhat strange person.....

It takes all kinds Gerel and I agree - Gannet

Jeff
(schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers and Barn Owls)

[ron1863]

Even without the feathers it still only looks like a Gannet.

[Gerel]

Originally Posted by Jason Green

You, a 'somewhat strange person' - !! - never!!

You're probably right Jason, we're normal it's everyone else that's strange

You are all spot on with gannet of course. I thought I'd start with a nice easy one.

As you were so quick here's number two. This may be a bit trickier though. As you can see, it was badly damaged when I found it. It came from mid-Wales near Welshpool and is about 80mm long.

[Lancashire Lad]

Badger

Regards
Mike.

[The Woodman]

Male Polecat.

[NickCantle]

Just how many skulls do you have to keep this thread going Steve?