The Shetlands in the sea of clouds
When the first gannets and fulmars appear over the North Atlantic, you can - with a bit of luck - see mysterious islands emerging from the clouds: the Shetlands.
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Latin description
Morus bassanus
The Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) is a striking seabird, known for its elegant diving flights and snow-white plumage with black wingtips. These colonial nesters inhabit the coasts of the North Atlantic and provide captivating photography opportunities, especially during their spectacular plunges into the water.