The Bass Rock

This is a truly amazing place. It is home to the world’s largest gannet colony. Pre bird flu there were 160,000 gannets on the rock. This numbers dropped dramatically and now there are 120,000 birds. During the period of the bird flu we would frequently find dead birds on the shores of Fife. However, seeing them from the boat on our trip round the rock was so exciting, inspiring even. This was our fourth visit and we will return next year!

[L. H.]

Intriguing and moody with its darker colors, the lone gull and the lighthouse.

[Mark St Clair]

Interesting story.... can you visit the island?

[Bill Davidson]

@frodob No one is allowed to land on the rock in the aftermath of bird flu.

[Josie Gilbert]

Lovely shot.

[Nigel Rogers]

Dramatic shot and great story line.

[Rob Z]

Such an interesting shot and information. Bird flu is such a worry. We have an egg shortage here due to bird flu in the egg farms..

[Beverley]

Wonderful capture, interesting read too, let’s hope they stay strong…

[Christine Sztukowski]

Lovely

[Babs]

What an interesting place. As Rob @robz says we have a shortage of eggs here due to bird flu at the moment.

[Joan Robillard]

Great capture

[Fisher Family]

A beautiful shot of this remarkable place. How fortunate you were to have a close look at it!

Ian

[vaidas]

Great view.

[Boxplayer]

How wonderful to visit

[Tia]

What a wonderful place to visit

[Martyn Drage]

Thats a great shot and hopefully they get back to those numbers.