Jigsaw Puzzle : Northern Gannet - Fencing - Pair bonding display performed when couple is reunited - Large white seabird with long black tipped wings and pointed tail - Six foot wingspan - High-diving - Noted for sudden headlong plunges after prey
Jigsaw Puzzles from Ardea
Northern Gannet - Fencing - Pair bonding display performed when couple is reunited - Large white seabird with long black tipped wings and pointed tail - Six foot wingspan - High-diving - Noted for sudden headlong plunges after prey
CAN-2564
Northern Gannet - Fencing - Pair bonding display performed when couple is reunited
Canada
Morus bassanus
formerly: Sula bassana, Pelecanus bassanus
John Cancalosi
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
Ardea are an independent specialist photographic library supplying high quality images of wildlife, pets and the environment
Media ID 1301226
© Ardea - All Rights Reserved
Affection Couples Courtship Display Displaying Displays Gannet Gannets Love Touching Pairs Sea Birds
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Gannet with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle collection. Featuring an exquisite image by John Cancalosi from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, this puzzle showcases a pair of these impressive seabirds engaged in a heartwarming bonding display. With their large, white bodies and long, black-tipped wings, Northern Gannets are a sight to behold. Known for their impressive six-foot wingspan and high-diving abilities, these birds are a fascinating addition to any puzzle collection. Challenge yourself or a loved one with this captivating jigsaw puzzle and bring the wonders of nature right into your home.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 31.5cm x 47.2cm (12.4" x 18.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Northern Gannets: A Dance of Love and Affection - Fencing, the Intimate Pair Bonding Display" This photograph showcases the unique and intriguing pair bonding display of Northern Gannets, also known as Morus bassanus or Sula bassana, during their reunions. Captured by renowned wildlife photographer John Cancalosi, this image is a testament to the remarkable behavior of these large, striking seabirds native to the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. The Northern Gannet is easily recognizable with its six-foot wingspan, long black-tipped wings, and pointed tail. Known for their high-diving abilities, these birds are renowned for their sudden, headlong plunges into the water in pursuit of prey. However, this image reveals a different side of their nature – a tender and affectionate one. In this photograph, a pair of Northern Gannets engage in a mating display called "fencing." This behavior is performed when two individuals come together after being separated, and it serves to reaffirm their bond and strengthen their connection. The birds touch beaks, locking them together in a dance-like motion, while their wings create a rhythmic, fencing-like motion, adding to the display's elegance and allure. This image is a reminder of the complex and fascinating behaviors that exist within the natural world. It is essential to appreciate and protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.