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the Gulf of St Lawrence complete the range, but there 

 are other species of Gannet which have a much more 

 southerly distribution. The nest is more grassy than 

 that of a Cormorant, and contains but one egg, from 

 which the bird will hardly allow itself to be dislodged ; 



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Gannets nesting 



it is exactly like that of the Cormorant, but a good deal 

 larger. The sitting Gannet uses its long, strong, pointed 

 beak with great effect upon any intruder who disturbs 

 its peace of mind, and utters low guttural or croaking 

 sounds in its distress. It has a strong and steady 

 flight, and when fish are plentiful keeps in companies, 

 while it is one of the finest sights in the world to see 



