6/7/2023 0 Comments Waves tracksWaves crash loudly against huge boulders, their low-pitched whomping sounds amplified by hollows at the base of the cliffs. On the seaward side of the island, we hike a trail along the clifftops and soon discover a steep wooden staircase leading down to the ocean. While the gannets make quite a clamor at their huge nesting colony, what delights us the most are the sweet nasal cries of black-legged kittiwakes, members of the gull family that are named for the distinct sound of their calls. During a trip to the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec, we make our way to Bonaventure Island, home to a variety of seabirds, including gannets, puffins, and murres.
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