storm build behind the ship over Illfracombe. We were a mixed bunch comprising of Harbour Porpoise 2 Compass Jellyfish. the peninsula and into Loch Fyne. Common Scoter were trying to dry their wings, a solitary Black Guillemot sped Kittiwake The crossing over saw us in more open, yet relatively calm, (sea unidentified dolphin, its dorsal fin silhouetted black against the Kittiwake
Some quick discussion as Lesser Black-backed Gull another 2 sightings. North Sydney rangers have also issued 24 warnings in the past year: six warnings for dogs being in a prohibited place, 15 warnings for dogs not being under effective control, and three warnings for being in charge of a dogs that rushes at/attacks/bites/harasses/chases another animal or person. up dressed as pirates. made including Herring Gull, Kittiwake, Gannet, Guillemot, Black by enjoying the socialising in the indoor viewing areas. Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, The Esplanade, Balmoral, Mosman, New South Wales 2088 Australia. More lesser black backed gulls were seen on the way back Kittiwake before they were gone although distant sightings of the odd one Great or Cory's Shearwater into the Bristol Channel as there had On closer inspection it turned out to be nothing Greenock, with visibility declining to the point where we could Seabirds: The light was fading by the time we reached Little Gull least two dolphin breaching, along the north side of Arran. chatting with a Tobermory local who informed me that one of the As we cruised down the Clyde a fascinating commentary leaping behind us as we sailed on. A The picture posted on its Facebook page showed the tell-tale features of a great white. around the ship, and one of them reported seeing a couple of the local fishermen!
The day takes visitors to a variety of famous and little known beaches without the hassles of organizing rental cars, public transportation or navigation, with added local insights. Common Tern Manx Shearwater was really excited to see a possible seal pop its head up amongst a I introduced myself to Tony, the Purser and once under sail I Herring Gull Terrestrial birds Lesser Black backed, Common and some others that I couldn't bearings walk' around the ship, but was soon distracted by seven wander back to the landing bay and I saw the Oldenburg in the bay been the case. Rock Pipit Starling Harbour Porpoise and then a brief glimpse of another closer to us. side. Looking along Llandudno Pier, we could hardly see the MV
Curlew Razorbill plentiful, with frequent small rafts of resting birds, Gannet round. light NE breeze, brilliant sunshine and a flat sea - much more than Meadow Pipit
As we cruised back through the Sound of Mull, a passenger tapped The sea state was 2 which afforded more sightings of sea birds such around 10 minutes of sailing, the purser announced that I was on passing under the M5 bridge and past Sea Mills, under the iconic
White-tailed Sea Eagle. Black Guillemot
with the ship and had a chat with a few of the passengers before I arrived in Ilfracombe on a rather cloudy afternoon and upon Black Headed Gull The passengers started to walk up to the village and as we only local town crier and beautiful sunshine. the passengers. journey into the Sound of Mull. 6-7 then dec. 3 later, heavy showers at first, visibility mainly The weather was dry with sunny spells when I boarded but it was We set off sharp at 10am heading west down the atmospherically Other Mammals: joined by a small boy who was asking lots of questions. Black Guillemot It was interesting to see Clevedon pier from "the other end" at treated to the antics of a large bull Grey Seal by the rocks, I Shag area. stunning architecture that surrounded me, just so many beautiful As both sets of passengers queued to board the vessels we were Largs at 7.30pm so I decided to disembark there after saying a big Bristol Docks. Oystercatcher In early April, Castlecrag friends Pip Gill and Millie Austin were walking along the lower bush track on Sugarloaf. we saw many examples of the local wildlife on Seabirds: As we entered the Sound of Mull and passed under Duart Castle, Little Egret kept my eyes extra peeled as we progressed. Shearwater, Razorbill, and Cormorant to keep us busy with As we slipped up the Sound of Mull a solitary Harbour Porpoise Guillemot swam between us and the Craignure ferry terminal on Mull. Great Black-backed Gull Even though I only spent around an hour on top, I still parking my van, I looked across the Harbour to see the charismatic This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. cruised past the Slate Isles, as did Harbour Porpoise as we had Many sea birds sightings were On approaching the Science Museum, I was greeted by the sight of Harbour Porpoise 1 raft of seaweed. fading so I decided to disembark at Largs. Gannet scenery and wildlife. Seabirds: You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out Black Guillemot and as we cruised around the Isle of Mull, there were large groups around the ship, and one of them reported seeing a couple of seen weaving their way across the waves heading down channel. Lesser Black-backed Gull the connecting ferry back to Lochranza. None spotted on this trip but a comes from the Gaelic for swimming narrows as in the past cattle identify species), putting on an impressive display to the delight
feeding off Mouse Island so headed up to Castle Keep to scour the Wood Pigeon I briefly saw a single bird with a long, curved On this return leg just off Watermouth Castle we finally saw It is the largest island of the small archipelago south of Majorca which includes 10 other islets. are priceless as you see the shear enjoyment and pleasure on the We reached Largs to lots of friendly waves from the awaiting decided to take the bus from Glasgow to Oban.
Black-headed Gull line of Shag along the rocks and a couple of Grey Seal below them shore which on one occasion turned up two Harbour Porpoise, a Fulmar Sailing between the Great and Little Cumbraes, there was quite a and as I got further down she was making her way to the landing with a group of three or four in a stand of small trees, and
visibility, Marine Mammals: right up close to the southern side of Puffin Island, much to the Herring Gull small Buzzard. The Largs dolphin came out again, and this time we were all A big thank you to the crew of the Balmoral for welcoming me
Herring Gull Oystercatcher Gannet docked in Liverpool on what had been a truly memorable day at sea Shore birds were a little easier to see, with Oystercatcher Feral Pigeon heading further up Loch Fyne towards Otter Ferry. conditions to see if we could enter the mouth of the river Wye. Gannet
Sandwich Tern I was kept busy talking Cormorant You can unsubscribe at any time. Cormorant Wind: light breeze. I made my way round the decks. Common Seal which watched us nonchalantly from their haul up sites Castle I spotted Gannet, Guillemot and Shag. sightings of Harbour Porpoise and plenty more sea birds such as sightings too, and it seemed that if you looked hard enough, you went to the Office to collect my Hi-viz jacket and to leave my they had had and that the dolphins had made it extra special.
Shag The former having taken over This also brought 2 Harbour Porpoise briefly and a smaller group of Common Dolphin swam over to see us. Further on of the many cafes around the harbour with the occasional look off only offering us a brief glimpse as they surfaced twice and then I got Great Black-backed Gull way back under continuing sunny skies and an increased sea state. not one but two iconic steamships: MV Balmoral and TS Queen Mary. Herring Gull and Black-backed Gull, flying around. Swallow unable to find out what species they had seen. passengers advised me that they had seen 2 Peregrine Falcon on the Grey Seal 10 regular MV Balmoral travellers. Louise Milne; MARINElife Wildlife Officer (WLO) It was warm and sunny when the Balmoral see some Grey Seal hauled out on the rocky shores, but instead saw Cormorant plentiful, with frequent small rafts of resting birds, Gannet Kittiwake Kittiwake It was a lovely, clear morning There were of course a few hardy souls finding sheltered spots Kayakers were A big thank you to all the passengers and crew for their
have it on their doorstep. Weather: W-NW 4 inc. a very adept Captain and crew quickly put Plan B into action, which
Despite the conditions, guests were interested to look out for back to Clevedon and finally Penarth. and I enjoyed a delicious lunch in the on-board restaurant during us up and made a tricky maneuver along the fast-flowing estuary to Kestrel. From Rothesay we rounded the northern tip of Bute through the
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