.

Question 1: These determined divers are … A Northern gannets B Atlantic puffins C Boobies The northern gannet breeds along coastal cliffs in Western Europe and northeastern North America. They either plunge-dive from the air or dip from the water’s surface to catch prey. They swallow their catch underwater before surfacing, never flying with prey … Read more

These determined divers are … A Northern gannets B Atlantic puffins C Boobies Fact: The northern gannet breeds along coastal cliffs in Western Europe and northeastern North America. They either plunge-dive from the air or dip from the water’s surface to catch prey. They swallow their catch underwater before surfacing, never flying with prey in … Read more

What is the primary diet of the northern gannet? A Insects B Plankton C Fish Fact: Northern gannets primarily feed on fish such as sardines, anchovies, haddock, smelt, and Atlantic cod. They capture their prey through spectacular, high-speed dives. These skilled hunters also undertake seasonal migrations, following fish-rich waters along the Atlantic for optimal feeding … Read more

Where is the largest seabird breeding colony in the continental United States? A Channel Islands B Coronado Islands C Farallon Islands Fact: Located off the coast of San Francisco in the nutrient-rich California Current, the Farallon Islands host over 250,000 seabirds, forming the largest breeding colony outside Alaska and Hawaii. In the absence of nearby … Read more