Northern Gannet
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Sea-cliffs, open sea.
Diet: Fish (mackerel, herring).
Best time to spot: Plunge-dives from 30m.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in British seabirds.
Where to see it
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