I
started posting photographs, videos and telling you about Ailsa Craig Island
over the past 2 weeks, (actually 15 posts), by showing you the Gannets at this
fabulous bird sanctuary and today I think it is fitting to finish with showing
you one of the last Gannets I saw along with thousands of Gannets seen in the air.
Before seeing the video below, I have left a clip in it that is out of focus but it will give you an idea what it was like to do any photography or video on a moving boat, in a very small confined area with a mist hanging over you!
CLICK HERE if the video does not appear below.
I appreciate all who followed the complete series of 15 posts and I hope I have given you a sense of the wonder at seeing this fantastic breeding island for all these birds. I know some will have not been able to see all the videos due to being sea sick.
I have not had time to make a B & W post for some time so I will remedy that for you tomorrow as I know some bloggers requested I show more B & W photogaphs.
I am linking with WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY.
Many thanks for all your comments over this series.
Huiii...how noisy, but positiv noisy during the watching. A really fantastic island and so important. It would be great when all the people would getting a feeling for it.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for sharing and have a beautiful day
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It's fascinating wildlife for sure. Love the rugged cliffs in the video with so many birds sitting there and flying around it. The fog adds a special touch.
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Ooh and ahh. And thank you.
ReplyDeleteNeat shots here!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/strange-visitors-in-garden.html
Hello margaret, great post on the Gannets. They are awesome birds. Great photos and video!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I will have to backtrack through your previous posts as I missed finding your blog until now.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/strange-visitors-in-garden.html
The mist/fog makes is all so atmospheric. Lovely photos and video :)
ReplyDeleteGannets are such graceful birds, I love watching them fly. They breed at a beach about an hour from here.
ReplyDeleteTheir colouring is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLoved the tour. the gannet is so neat looking.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to see so many of these beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteHi! Your photos are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA perfect end to the tour of this perfect island. Wonderful bird.
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ReplyDeleteMy mother adores the googies
ReplyDeleteI particularly love your first Gannet image, Margaret. They are fabulous birds to watch - on the nest, in flight, and fishing!
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes - - - - Richard
Beautiful photos and video. Wonderful trip this was!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds, like the markings on them. Great video!
ReplyDeleteMargaret,
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos and birds:)*
These are very beautiful birds--- I've enjoyed seeing them the way you captured them.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Gannets are very beautiful whether they are the ones that live in your hemisphere or the ones that live in the south down here.
ReplyDeletevery cool.
ReplyDeleteThe Gannets are a lovely bird. Seeing so many birds in one area would be amazing. Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteYou have filmed the Gannets so well, I can't get one, cheers Margaret.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteThe gannets are gorgeous birds. I've enjoyed this series of posts very much even if I haven't commented on all posts.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a great series of blog posts with a fascinating insight into the wildlife on the island. The Gannets have such a beautifully understated plumage
ReplyDeleteWhat an almost magical place! Your photos are amazing even in a bobbing boat with a moving target. Cuddos, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteI do not see many post with this beauty and so this was quite the treat, what a splendid looking bird Margaret~
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the first image of course. Love it with material in its bill.
ReplyDeleteI nerve get bored of watching gannets - we have a colony out in the bay and I have been lucky enough to visit on a number of times - great birds.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Such a beautiful crowded bird place.
ReplyDeleteAs I bought myself binoculars for bird-watching yesterday I would love to beam myself to this special place ... ♥
This is amazing! So..so many birds! The video was fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this! These birds are beautiful!
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