Gannet nest on cliff ledges in closely spaced colonies. They spend most of the year out at sea and return to their partners and nest in the same place

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Gannets nest on cliff ledges in closely spaced colonies. they spend most of the year out at sea and return to their partners and nest in the same place. Competition can be intense

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Location: Bempton Cliffs, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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