With a dominant tree cover and relatively little herbaceous vegetation, �le Bonaventure supports some 570 different taxons, including some inhabiting the steep cliffs that rise as high as 75 metres on the northeastern shore. Rock outcrops and herbaceous vegetation are the two major habitat types on Rocher Perc� (Perc� Rock).
The Northern Gannet is no doubt the most common species on �le Bonaventure, with more than 32 000 pairs found in 1994. The Black-legged Kittiwake and the Common Murre also form impressive colonies, numbering more than 25 000 and 28 000 individuals respectively. The Herring Gull and the Great Black-backed Gull are two familiar species that are found on both Rocher Perc� and �le Bonaventure, as are the Black Guillemot, the Razorbill and the Leach's Storm-Petrel. Some species seem to prefer to nest on Rocher Perc�, such as the Great Cormorant and the Double-crested Cormorant (474 pairs of the latter in 1989). The Atlantic Puffin, found on �le Bonaventure, does not seem to frequent Rocher Perc�. Several perching birds, such as the Boreal Chickadee and the Blackpoll Warbler, can also be seen on �le Bonaventure. Content and images originally posted by Gaga
Reviews
NatureLvrCanada's review
Great place to watch Northern Gannet [and other birds] up close. Nice hiking trails. Picturesque little island. Don't have anything to add other than what has been described so far. The pictures tell the story. http://www.pbase.com/golfpic/northern_gannet_and_right_whale
Pros
- being able to get close to Northern Gannets
Cons
- None
