Is Bass Rock Gannet Breeding Season happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~July 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth hosts one of the world's largest colonies of northern gannets (Morus bassanus).
Birds arrive in spring to court, nest and raise chicks.
The colony is loud, dense and active from spring through late summer, making the rock an internationally important seabird site.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Scottish Seabird Centre / North Berwick Harbour (boat departures) |
| North Berwick West Beach / Harbour Shore Viewpoint |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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