3.1K views · 36 reactions | WATCH: Northern gannets are masters of the plunge dive. These large seabirds can spot fish from high above the ocean, then dive from over 30 meters in the air — hitting the water at incredible speeds. With wings tucked tight and bodies streamlined like arrows , they can reach depths of up to 22 meters, using their webbed feet and wings to swim after prey. #WorldMigratoryBirdDay | Oceana Canada | Facebook

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Come with us to visit the Northern Gannets of Bird Rock in our Video of the Week. This remarkable place is in Newfoundland and Labrador's Cape St Mary's Ecological Reserve, and hosts one of only 6 gannet colonies in North America. Every summer monogamous pairs reunite on the rocky cliffs to nest in the same spot—how they are able to find each other after months apart is a mystery. This video offers a close look at the breeding season and behavior of these stunning birds. Special thank you to the

12K views · 269 reactions | I spotted this northern gannet feeding frenzy Wednesday morning outside Shinnecock Inlet. They are such amazing birds, crashing into the water at speeds up to 60 miles per hour!!! They can dive as deep as 72 feet and can maneuver and swim underwater using both wings and feet. I'm not sure what they were feeding on, probably a smaller fish, as they were swallowing them underwater. Hampton Bays, NY | Fish Guy Photos | Facebook

📍 Muriwai Gannet Colony, Otakamiro Bay, Auckland, New Zealand A stunning coastal walk to one of Auckland’s most iconic wildlife spots. Watch gannets soar, nest, and glide above the rugged cliffs with the Tasman Sea crashing below — pure west coast magic. #Muriwai #GannetColony #AucklandWest #NZWildlife #WestCoastNZ | Kiwi Travel Vlogs