: Their eyes have structural adaptations that allow them to see clearly underwater almost instantly after they hit the surface. Social Life and "Gannetries"
: Many species, like the Northern Gannet, mate for life. gannet
Gannets are highly social birds that nest in massive, noisy colonies known as gannetries. These colonies, such as the one on Bass Rock in Scotland, can house over 150,000 birds at their peak. Within these crowded cities of feathers, gannets maintain remarkably stable family lives: : Their eyes have structural adaptations that allow