Monday 20 June 2016

Gannets in flight, Bempton Cliffs RSPB







This is the first of a few posts showing the largest breeding seabird of the U.K., the (Northern) Gannet. The above photos show 3rd calendar year birds, different from the adult and 4th year birds by way of predominant black on the wings, the adult is mostly white with black tips and the 4th year have the odd black secondary feathers. A huge bird with a 1.7-1.9 metre wingspan, a huge bill and a piercing blue eye ring and when seen well cannot be mistaken for any other species, oh, and my Dads' favourite!

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  1. Gannets look like the kind of bird that you want to mess with! I'd say your Dad has good taste.
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    1. Hi Bazza! I assume that you mean, don't want to mess with? and you definitely wouldn't! I am sure that they could do some damage.
      J

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  2. The gannets are a magnificent bird and the shots are marvellous

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    1. Thanks Margaret! They certainly are!
      J

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