Standing on the beach at Salthouse on a windy October day is great for viewing passing sea birds. There were lots of Gannets passing at some distance, but some of the younger birds were trying their luck much closer in. These birds are large, but the plumage is really interesting as a juvenile. They look so dark compared to the adults, and it will take a few years before their plumage turns to that of the white adult birds.
A juvenile Gannet putting on a nice show for me from the shingle beach.
This is my favourite view of the bird. You can see the wing markings nice and clearly.
An adult bird taken at Bempton earlier in the year for comparison.
Very nice photos. It is nice to watch when the birds fly over the sea.
ReplyDeleteThe inflight shots are just so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThere is something uniquely satisfying about watching the dynamic perfection of gannets - and it never gets old. Seen for the thousandth time it is new again - and as breathtaking as the first time.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteExcellent photography, Well done. Mike.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are awesome flight captures. The Gannets are beautiful sea birds. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
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ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the juvenile Gannets! Your photos capture their beauty and wing markings so well.
Beautiful shots. Oh, I love and miss the ocean...
ReplyDeleteWhat nice shots! I can see white spots of the wings clearly in the third image. I learned the difference of colors between adult and juvenile just now.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures!
ReplyDelete..Adam, you captured it beautifully in flight!
ReplyDeleteI must say the Gannets are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHello Adam :=)
ReplyDeleteYour photos of the juvenile and adult Gannet are such clear shots. The plumage is well defined, and I think they are beautiful sea birds. The way their tail feathers taper must be unique!
Have a nice weekend
Sonjia.
You got some fabulous shots showing the markings so well. A successful day!
ReplyDeleteGreat in-flight photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment on my blog.
Oh, how wonderful to catch the birds in the sky. I haven`t a steady hand for this.
ReplyDeleteHave a very good week, greetings from Bavaria of Heidrun
Awesome photography of the shore birds ~ great captures ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
The water sure makes a beautiful background for these birds! You take amazing birds in flight!
ReplyDeleteHow nice! I really liked this post. 👏
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