Question: What large bird (6-foot wingspan), which breeds in the Canadian maritmes, has been seen more often near Naples this year?
Answer: The Northern Gannet.
The Northern Gannet is a member of the pelican family. Adults are white (photo) and immatures are brown. More immatures can be seen off the coast than adults.
The Northern Gannet winters along the east coast and in the Gulf before returning to the Canadian maritimes to breed.