Photos of gannets at Cape Kidnappers - Hawkes Bay - New Zealand

One of the biggest gannet colonies in New Zealand, Cape Kidnappers is also a spectacular example of past volcanic eruptions and seismic events. It received it's name from captain Cook after local Maoris attempted to kidnap a young Tahitian boy from his ship "Endeavour". 

The beaches around the cape are beautiful 

A family of more than 15,000 members, the Booby family of gannets make their home at cape kidnappers while they raise their young.

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