Sula Bassanus Collection

Canada, Newfoundland, Cape St. Mary s. Colony of northern gannets in the fog. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) sub-adults, third and fourth winter plumage, non-breeding group standing on clifftop during rainfall, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Bempton, East Yorkshire, England

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult and chick, at nest on cliff ledge, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Bempton, East Yorkshire, England, July

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) sub-adult, third winter plumage, in flight over cliff, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Bempton, East Yorkshire, England, July

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) three adults, in flight, soaring above turbulent sea, Troupe Head RSPB Reserve, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, August

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) three juveniles, in flight, on migration over sea, with Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm in distance, Norfolk, England, September

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adults and chicks, nesting colony on volcanic plug island, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, nesting on cliffs over sea arch, with Red Campion (Silene dioica) flowering in foreground, Staple Newk, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Bempton, East Yorkshire

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) chick, close-up of head, wet during rainfall, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) expanding nesting colony, on clifftops in coastal habitat, with Muckle Flugga Lighthouse in distance, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, preening, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, East Yorkshire, England, july

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult pair, mutual preening, close-up of heads, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, may

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) juvenile, in flight over sea, on migration, Norfolk, England

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) dead, oiled carcass washed up on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, july

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) dead adult, partially oiled carcass washed up on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, july

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) flock, in flight, with skuas and seagulls, following fishing boat at sea, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) immature, third winter plumage, standing on clifftop, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, may

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, fishing, with mackerel in beak, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

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"Sula bassanus: Majestic Northern Gannets of Canada's Cape St. Mary's" In the fog-laden cliffs of Newfoundland, Canada, lies the breathtaking colony of Sula bassanus, better known as the Northern Gannets. These magnificent seabirds have found their sanctuary amidst the rugged beauty of Cape St. Mary's. With wings outstretched and grace in flight, these adult gannets can be spotted on Ireland's Saltee Islands or landing on clifftops at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve in County Wexford. Their presence is a testament to their resilience and adaptability. As sub-adults donning third and fourth winter plumage, these young gannets showcase their evolving beauty against nature's backdrop. Whether displaying with raised wings or standing proudly on cliff edges at Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve in England, they captivate all who witness them. Even in their immature stages, these gannets command attention as they soar over Scotland's Shetland Islands during June. Their flight over the vast sea is a sight to behold and a reminder of their journey towards maturity. Nesting season brings heartwarming scenes to Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve as adult gannets care for their chicks perched precariously on cliff ledges. Yet it also stirs territorial disputes between two adults fighting for prime nesting spots along those same cliffs. Sula bassanus stands as an emblematic species that thrives despite challenges posed by changing environments and human encroachment. They remind us of nature's enduring power and our responsibility to protect such marvels for generations to come.