Archive for May 6, 2009

Halichoerus Grypus   Leave a comment

This lassie is a Grey Seal. She lives in Newquay harbour, Cornwall. Her Latin name means, ‘hooked-nosed sea pig’.  

Posted May 6, 2009 by MRY in North Cornwall, Seals

Fratercula Arctica   Leave a comment

A resident of Skomer Island Marine Nature Reserve, Pembrokeshire. Planning, research and photography for the book continues … more information to follow, watch this space!

Posted May 6, 2009 by MRY in Birds, Pembrokeshire, Puffins

South West (Wales) Sea Kayaking 3   6 comments

Puffin day! Sunday saw us paddling across the tide races of Jack Sound to visit Skomer Island. Skomer is home to phenomenal birdlife; 128 000 pairs of Manx Shearwaters, 20 000 pairs of guillemots, 10 000 pairs of razorbills, and 6000 pairs of puffins. All of these birds were out and about, filling the skies. [...]

Posted May 6, 2009 by MRY in Birds, Islands, Pembrokeshire, Puffins, Wales