Northern Gannet Morus Bassanus courtship . At RSPB Troup Head, Aberdeenshire. Scotland

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Troup Head in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is home to a colony of Gannets. Being Scotlands only mainland colony it gives a unique chance to get a close view of these endearing though smelly seabirds. Living up to 17 years they mate pretty much for life. Parting once the young have left, and rebonding next season.

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Location: Scotland
Photo credit: © Chris Eastwood / Alamy / Afripics
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