Gannets - Hebridean Birds - Western Isles Birds - Birdlife and Bird Sightings in the Hebrides
At sea the gannets flap and then glide low over the water, often travelling in small groups. The only thing that stops their slow glide and relaxed flying is when they spot some food
When this happens the gannet then gains height to 30m (100 ft) or more above the surface of the sea and then after checking - the gannet tumbles into a spectacular nosedive, closing their wings at the last moment making a huge splash on impact. |
