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Wow, this photographer took a lot of trouble to get these shots:

http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-29204055

Hell Willem and Electra

I thought you both might like these birdies pictures of gannets fishing

I love the third one down particularly, really looks like the dinosaur it is

http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/sep/26/gannets-dive-fish-shetland-in-pictures

Great pictures Peanut. Thanks for sharing the link. Those gannets must hit the water at high speed to generate all that bubble action.

Hello Elektra and Peanut! Elektra, thank you very much, that was a delightful article, I am so happy that the kingfishers are making a comeback even in the heart of the city! I really do hope that they can keep on cleaning up the waters so that even more wildlife can flourish.

Thanks for the gannets Peanut! Lovely photos, dinosaurian indeed! Elektra, gannets hit the water at speeds of up to 90 miles an hour! They have very strong skulls and 'airbags' (actual air sacs around their necks and shoulders) to absorb the impact.

they have their own airbags! No wonder there is all that bubble action.