Gannets Collection (#7)

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) three adults, in flight, soaring above turbulent sea, Troupe Head RSPB Reserve, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, August

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) three juveniles, in flight, on migration over sea, with Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm in distance, Norfolk, England, September

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adults and chicks, nesting colony on volcanic plug island, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, nesting on cliffs over sea arch, with Red Campion (Silene dioica) flowering in foreground, Staple Newk, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Bempton, East Yorkshire

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) chick, close-up of head, wet during rainfall, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) adult, in flight, taking off from sea surface, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa, July

Colony of Gannets (Morus sp. ) on coastal cliff
Colony of Gannets (Morus sp.) on coastal cliff

Cape gannet C013 / 6170
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet C013 / 6169
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet taking off C013 / 6166
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet C013 / 6167
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet colony C013 / 6161
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet taking off C013 / 6165
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannets taking off at colony C013 / 6164
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off at colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet landing at colony C013 / 6163
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) landing at colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Gannets - in flight and on rocks - Grassholm, Wales, UK
DAC-1347 Gannets - in flight and on rocks Grassholm, Wales, UK Morus bassanus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Deep-sea trawler being followed by seabirds at sea, including albatrosses, cape gannets and petrels, off Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, September

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) expanding nesting colony, on clifftops in coastal habitat, with Muckle Flugga Lighthouse in distance, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, preening, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, East Yorkshire, England, july

Cape Gannet VAN 182 In flight. Bird Island, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
VAN-182 Cape GANNET - in flight Bird Island, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa Sula capensis Ingrid Van den Berg contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gannet GET 2 In flight, Scotland Sula bassana © Geoff Trinder / ardea. com
GET-2 Northern GANNET - in flight Scotland Sula bassana formerly: Sula bassana, Pelecanus bassanus Gannet Geoff Trinder contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) and Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) mixed flock, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult pair, mutual preening, close-up of heads, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, may

View of volcanic plug island and sea, with Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) nesting colony, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, summer

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) adults, in flight, diving for fish at sea, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) adult, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) two adults, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) and Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) adults, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St

Australasian Gannet (Morus serrator) adult, walking on clifftop, Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand, november

Australasian Gannet (Morus serrator) adult pair, close-up of heads, displaying in colony, Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand, november

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Gannets: Majestic Divers of the Sea Witness the breathtaking spectacle as a Northern Gannet gracefully plunges into the depths of the ocean, hunting for fish near Bass Rock in Scotland. With its wings spread wide, this magnificent bird turns in mid-air before diving with precision and speed. The Shetland Islands also serve as a backdrop to another stunning display of gannet diving prowess. Bass Rock becomes an avian paradise, adorned with flocks and seagulls, creating a mesmerizing sight that captivates all who behold it. Amongst them, an adult Gannet stands out as it prepares to take flight and dive fearlessly into the water below. In Shetland's rugged landscapes, witness a heartwarming scene - a fluffy Gannet chick nestled beside its proud parent. These islands provide sanctuary for these beautiful creatures during August when they raise their young. Stac Lee and Stac an Armin stand tall as home to colonies of Northern Gannets. These rocky outcrops are bustling hubs where these birds congregate and create thriving communities. As evening descends upon Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire, England, catch sight of a solitary Gannet silhouetted against the vibrant hues of sunset, and is here that these birds find solace on their migratory journeys. Travel across continents to Muriwai gannet colony off New Zealand's west coast near Auckland North Island. Established over a century ago, this site became a haven for gannets after white terms left their previous nesting grounds behind. High above St Kilda's cliff tops lies yet another captivating view - low clouds enveloping a Northern Gannet colony. The ethereal atmosphere adds an air of mystery to this already enchanting scene. Whether they are diving for mackerel off Sheltand or soaring through skies around cliffs worldwide, gannets never fail to amaze.