Northern gannets surround the Bass Rock Lighthouse off the coast of North Berwick in Scotland on July 9, 2026.

On July 9, 2026, Northern gannets were observed surrounding the Bass Rock Lighthouse located off the coast of North Berwick in Scotland. This specific volcanic rock serves as a critical habitat, providing a home to approximately 52,000 pairs of gannets. The event was documented by Patrick Connolly for the Orlando Sentinel and TNS, highlighting the significant concentration of these birds within this unique geological environment off the Scottish coastline during the summer month.