Connecticut Audubon Society: Great Northern Gannet shots

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Great Northern Gannet shots

I may tweet or blog about them a lot, but Northern Gannets really are that spectacular of a sight off Stratford Point. The fact they were exceptionally rare anywhere in the state not long ago makes it all the more special. Twan captured these great shots earlier in the week.

It's only a matter of time until we get truly close photos when they come over our heads over land. I had at least 22 of them at Stratford Point on Wednesday! Visit us soon while they're here in such numbers on days with a south or east wind.

Photos © Twan Leenders

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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.