Photographed at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida on February 11, 2010.
This bird was not close to me at all. Therefore the sharpness is not so good.
Whatbird: The Northern Gannet is a very large seabird. Pelagic species found on the Atlantic coast. Often seen from shore, also may be found far from shore in open ocean. Breeds on coasts of north eastern Canada. Winters from Maine to Texas-Mexico border along Atlantic and Gulf coasts. 68% of the world population breeds around the coasts of Great Britain.
This photo was taken on the road leading to Playlinda Beach at The Canaveral National Seashore (MINWR).
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