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Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) nesting colony during storm, long exposure with blurred movement
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Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) nesting colony during storm, long exposure with blurred movement
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) nesting colony during storm, long exposure with blurred movement, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9661861
© FLPA/Andrew Mason
Abstract Blur Blurred Choppy Cliff Cliffs Colonies Colony Flock Flocks Gannet Gannets Hermaness Isle Isles Movement National Nature Reserve Nest Nesting Nests Northern Rough Scotland Seabird Seabirds Shetland Shetlands Storm Storms Stormy Sula Bassanus Unst Wave Waves Reserves
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Caught in the Wild - A Blurry Blast of Feathered Fury at Hermaness National Nature Reserve!
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. In this photo print, FLPA photographer Andrew Mason has perfectly captured the chaotic beauty of a Northern Gannet nesting colony during a fierce storm on the Shetland Islands. As if painted by an abstract artist's brush, the long exposure creates a mesmerizing blur that beautifully depicts the gannets' blurred movement against choppy waves and rough coastal cliffs. Amidst this tempestuous scene, these adult gannets stand strong and resolute, their white plumage contrasting with the dark backdrop of stormy skies. Their unwavering dedication to nest-building is evident as they create safe havens for their young amidst nature's fury. The Scottish coast provides an ideal habitat for these magnificent seabirds, where they thrive in large colonies like this one. The image showcases not only their resilience but also highlights the importance of protected areas such as Hermaness National Nature Reserve in preserving their precious breeding grounds. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel the power of Atlantic maritime weather and hear the cacophony of squawking gannets echoing through our minds. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, nature continues to amaze us with its incredible ability to adapt and survive.
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