Gannets at Bass Rock Lighthouse
by Brian Tarr
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Gannets at Bass Rock Lighthouse
Artist
Brian Tarr
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Photograph - Photography
Description
During the nesting season Bass Rock in the North Sea has one of the largest nesting colonies of Gannets in the world. There are usually more than 150,000 birds there and from the mainland the Rock looks white because of the sheer numbers. They nest very close together and there are always birds circling above either coming or going from the sea where they dive for fish. The lighthouse was built in 1902 and is operated remotely as the island is uninhabited, except for the birds and a few seals.
I was very lucky to be able to visit there as numbers are strictly controlled and in bad weather you can’t land there anyway. It was one of the most amazing wildlife experiences, walking between the nesting birds and the sounds and the smells and the gannets circling overhead will stay in my memory for ever.
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September 13th, 2017
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Linda Lees
Your visit to Bass Rock sounds like an incredible experience Brian. Excellent capture! L/F
HH Photography of Florida
Such a beautiful sight, Brian. The Gannets are such gorgeous birds. Fabulous, as always. l/fv/tw
Anita Faye
Brian, incredible detailed beauty! Featured on Poetic Poultry! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
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