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| Whitesands route |
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| Orchid (possibly Common Spotted) |
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| Rocky coastline by Porthselau |
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| Razor sharp rocks on Trwynhwrddyn |
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| Garden Chafer |
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| Path to Trwynhwrddyn |
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| Kidney Vetch |
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| Moth |
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| Whitethroat |
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| Whitethroat |
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| Common Blue Butterfly |
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Whitesands
Looking for birds at Whitesands. The beach was full of schoolkids surfing etc. Went south to see what was around. Saw more butterflies and moths than birds. After lunch back the car park we perched on the sharp rocks at Trwynhwrddyn (try saying that!), where at least it was peaceful. Finished off with an ice cream, well, it is the seaside.
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Newgale, Solva
Taking it easy after the Skomer ordeal. A leisurely wander around Newgale and Solva.
First a paddle and stroll along Newgale sands. Then after lunch at Solva, a short hike along the Gribin headland leading to the mouth of the Solva Harbour. Blindingly bright and hot again.
First a paddle and stroll along Newgale sands. Then after lunch at Solva, a short hike along the Gribin headland leading to the mouth of the Solva Harbour. Blindingly bright and hot again.
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| Newgale route |
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| Solva route |
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| John at Newgale beach |
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| Seaweed |
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| Shadows at Newgale |
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| Obligatory I'm On Holiday shot |
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| Harbour at Solva |
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| Harbour at Solva |
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| Solva Harbour (Black Rock on the horizon) |
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| Solva Harbour and yacht |
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| Grassy valley next to the Gribin (rocky headland) |
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| Yacht by Newgale |
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| Red Kite being harassed by a crow |
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| Red Kite |
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| Jackdaw |
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Skomer
The big one for the week, a boat ride over to Skomer to see the Puffins. Turn up a bit before 9am to find the car park almost completely full, a queue snaking into the ticket office and loads of people. End up getting the 1130 boat over (very cramped with 50 people on a small boat). After the introduction by the warden we start snapping away.
Puffins flying around everywhere, walking around the grass watching us, and huge flocks out on the sea. Much smaller path than on Ramsey, it's a bit like being on a conveyer belt at times, this is necessary as there are so many nests in the ground. Sun shining far too bright again but there's nothing we can do about that.
This will be a Puffin-heavy post, in hindsight we should have headed back to the landing steps earlier, as there are lots of Guillemot and Razorbills nesting near the steps with very good views. We were photographing like crazy while rushing down to the boat.
Gulls are a constant menace to the Puffin and Manx Shearwater on the island. Stealing food from the Puffin and predating on the Shearwaters (hence they only come out at night). The gulls also nest on the island, making it sound like you're next to a rubbish dump all the time.
The wind picked up so the boat ride back was a little wobbly. Gill got soaked! We both had a good rest and our lunch (at about 4pm) back on solid ground.
Puffins flying around everywhere, walking around the grass watching us, and huge flocks out on the sea. Much smaller path than on Ramsey, it's a bit like being on a conveyer belt at times, this is necessary as there are so many nests in the ground. Sun shining far too bright again but there's nothing we can do about that.
This will be a Puffin-heavy post, in hindsight we should have headed back to the landing steps earlier, as there are lots of Guillemot and Razorbills nesting near the steps with very good views. We were photographing like crazy while rushing down to the boat.
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| Skomer route and ferry |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffins |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin flapping |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin with fish |
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| Puffin with fish (strolling back from the shops) |
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| Puffin with fish |
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| Puffins nuzzling |
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| Puffin with fish |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin |
Gulls are a constant menace to the Puffin and Manx Shearwater on the island. Stealing food from the Puffin and predating on the Shearwaters (hence they only come out at night). The gulls also nest on the island, making it sound like you're next to a rubbish dump all the time.
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| Lesser Black-backed Gull |
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| Flying Puffins |
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| The Dale Princess or "Sardine Tin" |
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| Flying Puffin |
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| Puffin |
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| Razorbill |
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| Guillemot |
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| Guillemot |
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| "P" for "Puffin" |
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| Puffin disputes |
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| Puffin with fish |
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| Puffin |
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| Razorbill |
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| Puffin |
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| Flying Puffin |
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| Guillemot Colony |
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| Puffin |
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| Puffin |
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| Pair of Puffin |
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| Wildflowers all over the island |
The wind picked up so the boat ride back was a little wobbly. Gill got soaked! We both had a good rest and our lunch (at about 4pm) back on solid ground.
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