Gannet hovering above nest site

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A large white seabird that fishes with spectacular plunges into the sea and nests mostly on remote islets and cliffs the Northen gannet is easiest seen at Bempton Cliffs which is the only mainland nesting colony in England

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Size: 5366px × 3343px
Location: RSPB Bempton Cliffs East Yorkshire UK.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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