Seabirds at Bass Rock
10,000 Birds
MAY 26, 2024
Birders flock to this haven, as it is a sanctuary for over 150,000 breeding Northern Gannets , making it the world’s largest colony. The island is teeming with so many birds that their eggs and young chicks were once harvested for food. An odd side effect was noticed by researchers – black irises.
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