An adult Gannet preens on the nest ledge next to the downy chick. these spectacular seabirds must maintain their plumage in prime condition

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An adult Gannet preens on the nest ledge next to the downy chick. these spectacular seabirds must maintain their plumage in prime condition for their active precision hunting technique

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Size: 6200px × 3995px
Location: Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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