The only northern member of the booby family, the Northern Gannet is one of the most spectacular sea birds. During migrations gannets may be observed offshore, either gliding above the water or diving into the sea after fish, sometimes plunging headlong from heights as great as 50 feet (15 meters) or more. An intricate system of air sacs under the skin of the breast cushions the impact when a bird strikes the water. Length: 31 inches Wingspan: 70 inches It is a Pelagic bird only coming ashore to breed. I got these photos from the Lewes/Cape May Ferry, numerous birds were following as it crossed Delaware Bay on March 29th, 2009