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The Great Northern Gannet

Northern Gannets are powerful and fast flying birds who are capable of gliding just above the surface of the water for hours – though they are not as efficiently built for takeoff and landing. Though they tend not to fly over the Project Puffin islands, they are often sighted diving for fish offshore or cruising

Born In The Air

The Himalayan legend says there are beautiful white birds that live completely in flight. They are born in the air, must learn to fly before falling and die also in their flying. Maybe you have been born into such a life with the bottom dropping out. —“In Flight” by Jennifer K. Sweeney Arctic Tern Photo