Northern Gannet 2 by danob
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Description
Breeding in only a few large colonies along the North Atlantic, the Northern Gannet spends most of its life at sea. Only coming to the coastline to breed. They are like the Puffin quite tolerant of humanity during the breeding season.
Flocks engage in spectacular bouts of plunge-diving for fish, with hundreds of birds diving into the ocean from heights of up to 40 meters (130 feet). A spectacular sight to anybody fortunate to witness this event..
Most plunge-dives are relatively shallow, but the Northern Gannet can dive as deep as 22 meters (72 feet). It uses its wings and feet to swim deeper in pursuit of fish.
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Comments (52)
What a BEAUTIFUL bird .. excellent photo and crop! Have a great Sunday DAnny... :)))
Excellent bird portrait. Fantastic details and wonderful light. Thanks for the interesting informations too!
Beautiful close up....
An absolutely fantastic portait for one of my prefered bird ! Bravo Dan !
Wonderful portrait!!! Fantastic light and details!!! I like the bird "serious" expression! :)
fantastic photo!!!
Splendid photo and very beautiful natural lighting....!!! Great detail.....!!!
fantastic photo
An excellent capture with wonderful light!!!
Splendid capture !!!
Beautiful!
I gotta say I love those eyes, though he looks to serious maybe get him to smile for ya next time? great shot.
A wonderful photo of this bird. Interesting info about their plunge diving.
Pure beauty this portrait. The colours is Outstanding. Hugs my friend
Very beautiful, whith a subtile light !
Another Fabolous Shot . Bravo !
very beautiful bird Potrait
FANTASTIC PORTRAIT & EXCELLENT DETAIL ;)!!!!!
Excellent portrait.
Very nice bird portrait.....Excellent. Aloha
Great detail, I like the fine density of the feathers. Amazing ability. ;-)
beautiful bird.
Gorgeous capture. Bunny
Veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O) ;O) ;O) ;O) ;O) ;O) ;O)
Excellent portrait with fabulous light!!
Amazing detail as always and just the right blend of sharpness on the subject and softness in the background. Also love the lighting. Awesome!
I don't believe i have seen this sort of bird before ..he's kinda stork like... beautiful head shot capture of him!!...amazing as always !!
Excellent photo of a truly beautiful bird!
very beautiful bird
Ein excellentes Portrait!