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4th summer - North Yorkshire, England - May 2009
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| The Northern Gannet, with a 2m wingspan, is Britain's largest and most majestic seabird. About 60% of the Atlantic population breeds around the British Isles with most colonies being on remote offshore islands. One exception is the small mainland colony at Bempton Cliffs in North Yorkshire. |
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Adult - North Yorkshire, England - May 2009
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4th summer - North Yorkshire, England - May 2009
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3rd summer - North Yorkshire, England - May 2009
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| Gannets take 5 years to reach adulthood. Juveniles have all dark wings and tail which get progressively whiter as they mature until only the "hand" remains black. |
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Adult - North Yorkshire, England - May 2009
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| During May the birds are busy collecting nesting material for their nests...often taking the easier option of steeling from other nests rather than finding fresh material of their own! |
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Adult - North Yorkshire, England - May 2009
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