Gannet behaviours to spot on Gannet Cam
Around this time of year, visitors to the Gannet Cam can begin spotting gannet chicks. This blog explains some of the behaviours you may observe on the cam and how to estimate the age of gannet…
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Key species: Northern Gannet
Since the gannets made landfall last week (6 February 2026), we’d love to draw more attention to this charismatic bird of Alderney.
Northern gannet
Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on…
Adopt a Gannet
Adopt a gannet packages
Gannet Cam
Live 24/7 webcams on the Gannet colony on Les Etacs
Invasive Species
Invasive species on Alderney
Notable Species
Notable species on Alderney
Track a Gannet (T.A.G.)
Fitting GPS tracking devices to Gannets to understand their movement, behaviour, and potential interaction with renewable energy developments.
First gannet touches down
The first gannet touched down on Les Etacs on Saturday 1st Feb this year.
Key Habitats and Species
Key Habitats and Species
Key Species: Common Sole
The common sole is a flatfish of ecological and commercial importance and it is one of Alderney’s key species.
Key species: House Martin
A high flier that visits Alderney in spring and autumn. Discover where and when it can be spotted, and why it is a key species of the island.