Signing up to the RSPB’s gannet boat trip from Bridlington guarantees an exciting half hour surrounded by these beautiful, big, hungry seabirds. It’s amazing how a couple of bucketfuls of mackerel can attract not a few, but hundreds of gannets for a free feast. Of course, for every one skilful or lucky enough to grab a fish, there are plenty who fail and leave still hungry. For the photographer, with a fast shutter speed, there are plenty of opportunities for an action-packed shot. Here are a few of mine taken from the stern of the Yorkshire Belle.

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