An adult Gannet with pure white plumage and just black wing primary feathers rests on the cliff top at Bempton. This RSPB Reserve is one of the best

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An adult Gannet with pure white plumage and just black wing primarary feathers rests on the cliff top at Bempton. This RSPB Reserve is one of the best places to witness these spectacular birds close-up

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Location: Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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