My annual visit to Bempton, later than last year, didn't produce much in the way of variety, but was satisfying nonetheless, below are some Gannet pictures from the visit.
I think you got every stage of plumage there! Some lovely shots, Rolf, although the fluffy ones don't look too cute with that ugly head
It's wonderful seeing such nice up-close shots - because of the unattractive vision you get with the name 'gannet', it's surprising how 'designer' they are - even the feet have fine lines 'painted' on. I just get the idea of someone getting a paintbrush and giving the birds the final touches.gif "Smile")
Lovely photos, Rolf!
Gannets were one of our most common sea birds up in Ayr - even the naval air/sea rescue base was called HMS Gannet after them!
It was great to watch them dive near the cliffs at Culzean - or beside us when we went out on the 'Waverley' en route to Ailsa Craig. The RSPB: Ailsa Craig: About Ailsa Craig
I remember being on a fishing boat once, a commercial one, on the fishermen's Gala Day when they took everyone out for free trips. Beside us were some Glasgow folks, and the little boy, on seeing a Gannet floating lazily near our boat, turned to his mother and asked, 'Is tha' a DUCK, mammy?'
Thanks both, I love Gannets, striking birds and elegant in flight, here's a photo with an even younger chick.
Wow, an even bigger spread of ages! For such a short visit, you really got a great selection of shots there.
Great view from above too!
Hey - since you were looking from above - couldn't you have given them a taste of their own medicine
Yep, thought about that, but it was forty metres away diagonally, and I wouldn't guarantee to hit the target.
LOL - yep, no point if the results could be self-defeating
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