I went out on an eight hour pelagic from Trevose Head to St Agnes Head on Wednesday. Ten university graduates completing a Marine Studies degree were monitoring seabird populations and invited me along. Sue Sayer from the Cornwall Seal Group was also monitoring Atlantic Grey Seals. Its also a rare view to see the Cornish coastline from a mile out so readily accepted the offer. The highlights were a couple Peregrines, several Guillemots and Razorbills, Sandwich Tern, scores of Oystercatchers on territory, 60 Kittiwakes, a Common Scoter and several seals, mostly females. Perhaps its a bit early but next month numbers should increase greatly. Below are some shots of the day.
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Female Atlantic Grey "perescoping" |
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"Medallion Man" just returned to Newquay harbour |
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The different shade is actually a moult of older skin. |
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An unusual view looking back towards Trevose Head |
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