Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland, August 2016 and April 2019
There are a few places where I just cannot resist returning and taking more photos. Bass Rock is one of those – either gazing out from the coast, or getting closer by boat. The gannets rule the roost out there and in the summer there is no chance of not realising that. At peak season, the island is home to over 150,000 gannets, making it the world’s largest colony of northern gannets.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 13 January 2022
Posted as part of Cee’s B&W Challenge
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Fabulous photos Debbie. Another one to add to the list of places I hope to but probably never will get to 🙂
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I hope you manage it, Brian. I’ll meet you there!
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Then it’s on to the Puffins OK?
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Perfect!
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👍🤗
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Wow!
This looks really amazing 🙂
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Oh Debbie, you captured these birds brilliantly. 😀 😀
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I agree with Becky, though I have been lucky enough to get fairly near on a boat. Just unforgettable, as your photos testify.
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My August trip was the best for seeing the birds in action, but I also did an April one when the water was so smooth it was more like being in a swimming pool. Other that I’ve been mainly out of season or bad weather and the trips are cancelled frequently.
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My memory is of being so struck my those gannets torpedoing don into the water, to emerge with dinner.
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The speed is daunting!
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Only seen it once in person and that was from the shoreline – really want to return and see it properly. Your shots are wonderful
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Yes, you must do a boat trip – they get you really close. In fact there are a few that allow you to get off. I’m tempted to try that one but I’m not sure if my lack of nimbleness and my poor head for heights will fit with climbing the rock!
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Hmmm think I’ll do same as you and stay on boat!
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