Northern Gannet and Stroma Lighthouse, Ness of Duncansby, Scotland

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Northern Gannet and Stroma Lighthouse, Ness of Duncansby, Scotland - Gannet
Ness of Duncansby, John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland (September 2020)

Stroma Lighthouse is situated on Swilkie Point. The Swilkie is a dangerous whirlpool located nearby in the Pentland Firth.

Northern Gannet is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) / Wikipedia
Northern Gannet Morus bassanus / Bird Forum
Northern Gannet Morus bassanus / BirdLife International
Northern Gannet Morus bassanus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 13:50
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 9.0
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 1000

Latitude 58 38 51.9 N
Longitude 03 03 12.1 W
Altitude -2.50m


Gannet hovering over rough sea, Ness of Duncansby, Scotland


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