To sit in a sea kayak looking at thousands of gannets perched on cliffs with the same amount circling in the sky above, whilst being deafened by the noise they make, is a unique experience. With Scotland having nearly two-thirds of the world’s northern-gannet population to visit one of the main colonies is a must for any bird loving sea kayaker. They arrive at their colonies from January onwards and leave between August and September, so plan the trips below during these dates.
Gannets
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