New Zealand, ADULT GANNET IN FLIGHTThe broad wing span of an adult gannet in flight fills the whole frame. Sunlight filters through the shoulder and tail feathersCaption reads ADULT GANNETS IN FLIGHT. WHEN THE YOUNG BIRDS ARE READY TO FLY THEY ALL TAKE OFF TOGETHER - AND UNACCOMPANIED BY ANY ADULT BIRD THEY FLY UNERRINGLY TO THE SAME POINT ON THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA, THOUSANDS MILES AWAY, 1966. 2005/010/1/16/76.

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Adult gannet in flight

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