Morus Bassanus Collection (page 3)

Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, backlit by the morning sun landing, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK. August

Gannet nesting colony on Bass Rock, UK

Great skua (Stercocarius skua) in flight over Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, looking for small chicks, whilst Gannets call defensively, Shetland Isles, July

Two Gannets (Morus bassanus) squabbling, watched by another in the background. Hermaness National Nature reserve, Shetland Isles, Scotland

Northern gannet {Morus bassanus} head portrait, Bass rock, Scotland, UK

Gannet (Morus bassanus) on coastline, with flowering Sea thrift (Ameria maritima) in foreground, Yorkshire, England, UK. May

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) gathering nesting material, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, UK, July

Gannet (Morus bassanus) portrait, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

Northern gannets {Morus bassanus} on promontary, Noss Island, Bressay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) fledgling, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland, August 2009

Looking down cliffs onto Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, Noup of Noss Nature Reserve, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

Gannet (Morus bassanus) courtship, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, June 2009

Northern gannets (Morus / Sula bassanus) portrait of individual with a courting pair in foreground, UK, Bass Rock, Scotland

Close-up of Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) in spring (april) on Helgoland, a small Island of Northern Germany

Gannet Morus bassanus Sula bassana Mergus Larus
Gannet (Morus bassanus or Sula bassana), Mergus Larus (title on object), Gannet. Numbered top right: 13. Top right the Latin name. Part of the third album with drawings of birds

Northern Gannet on ledge, Morus bassanus

Juvenile Northern Gannet, Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet displaying in colony, Morus bassanus, Scotland

Northern Gannet flying, Morus bassanus, Scotland

Pair of Northern Gannets on the nest, Morus bassanus

Northern Gannets in colony, Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet, Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet on it's nest, Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet perched, Morus bassanus, Scotland

Northern Gannets at the colony, Morus bassanus, Scotland

Northern Gannet juvenile, Morus bassanus, Scotland

Immature Northern Gannet, Morus bassanus, Italy

Northern Gannet captive, Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet on the Msvlakte, Morus bassanus

Gannets In Flight And Perce Rock At Sunset From Barachois, Gaspesie, Quebec

Gannet (Morus Bassanus) In Flight, Cape St. Marys Ecological Reserve, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland

Northern Gannets (Morus Bassanus) Rubbing Beaks; Perce, Quebec, Canada

Gannets (Morus bassanus) sky-pointing at dawn on Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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The majestic Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) showcase their remarkable diving skills as they plunge into the depths of the ocean in search of fish. In a mesmerizing split-level shot captured off the coast of Shetland, Scotland, these graceful birds demonstrate their mastery of the water. Their streamlined bodies and powerful wings propel them effortlessly through the waves. In another breathtaking moment, two Northern gannets touch beaks to greet each other on Heligoland Island in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. This heartwarming display showcases their social nature and strong bonds within their community. During feeding time, these magnificent creatures can be seen diving for discarded fish off the shores of Shetland, Scotland. With precision and agility, they plunge from great heights into the sea below, creating a spectacle that is both awe-inspiring and humbling. A portrait taken on Bass Rock in Firth of Forth captures an adult gannet mid-flight as it turns gracefully in preparation for its next dive. The sheer elegance displayed by these birds is truly captivating. On Stac Lee and Stac an Armin islands lies a bustling colony of Northern gannets. These rocky outcrops serve as home to thousands of these seabirds who create a symphony with their calls while soaring above the crashing waves. As evening descends upon Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire, England, a solitary gannet perches against a backdrop painted by sunset hues. This serene image encapsulates both tranquility and resilience found within this species. High above cliff tops on St Kilda island stands another impressive colony of Northern gannets amidst low-hanging clouds. This ethereal scene evokes a sense of mystery surrounding these enigmatic birds' lives at such remote locations. From Scotland's rugged coastline to Germany's North Sea archipelagoes, it has left its mark across Europe's diverse landscapes.