Gannets return to Alderney as breeding season begins (www.bbc.com)

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Thousands of gannets have begun returning to Alderney's seabird colonies, with the first birds landing earlier than expected this year.

The Alderney Wildlife Trust said the first gannets touched down on Les Etacs on 6 February, about a week earlier than in 2025. The seabirds usually return to the island's gannetries closer to Valentine's Day (14 February).

The trust said the returning adult birds were likely to be the same individuals seen year after year, as gannets were known to show strong loyalty to their breeding sites once established.

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