14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Plummeting
A gannet descends on sunido with his partner waiting. The nests of these birds are very rudimentary, but they carry these gifts of seaweed and green matter to show their partner their availability and make the nest a little more comfortable.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Kilmore Quay, Ireland |
| Camera: | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| Copyright: | © Nicolás Merino |