Is St Kilda Gannet Mega-Colony 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.
St Kilda, a remote archipelago in the Outer Hebrides, hosts one of the United Kingdoms largest northern gannet colonies.
Tens of thousands of pairs nest on sea stacks and steep cliffs from spring through late summer, creating dense colonies of breeding birds and constant flying activity around feeding times.
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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| Hirta Village Bay - Landing Point (NOT gannet colony) |
| Boreray & Stac Lee Non-Landing Cruise |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.