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On My Own - Australia and New Zealand 2002 Emmalee Tarry |
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This was my third visit to a Gannetry having seen the
Northern Gannet at both Bonaventure Island and Cape St. Mary's in
Newfoundland. I visited Cape Kidnappers during the first week of December. At that time some pairs had chicks as you can see in the picture to the left.. |
| Other birds are sitting on eggs. Visitors do not need to
disturb the birds in any way. If you just stand still and watch you will
eventually be able to see birds at all stages of the life cycle. You do not need a fancy lens to take pictures. Any point and shoot camera will do. |
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Still other pairs were playing the matting game. Look for
mating displays like skypointing and strutting. A Gannet colony is a busy and
fascinating place. The Australasian Gannet has a rich golden color on the head in breeding plumage. Notice the white edges to the black tail. |
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