PaulAshton
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I’m looking for information on locations around Britain where Seals (of either species) congregate, either when hauling out onto rocks, breeding areas, or just hot spots for feeding.
I’m particularly interested in sites that can be viewed directly from land (using scopes if required). This includes large island coasts and will avoid taking young children on choppy boat trips.
So far I’ve watched seals from land at the following:
Godrevy Island - Viewed from Godrevy Point (East of St Ives, Cornwall)
Kitterland (rocks) in the middle of the Calf Sound - Viewed from car park at end of A31 facing the Calf of Mann (South tip of Isle of Mann)
Possible viewing from land that I haven’t investigated yet:
Seal Island, otherwise known as The Carracks (West of St Ives, Cornwall)
Donna Nook, close up views of breeding colony Nov/Dec (Lincolnshire coast)
Lundy Island – Apparently the boat across to the island is of a good size and has indoor cabins.
Where as my trip to Skomer(Pembs.) was easy with an immobile baby but would be hairy with a toddler who jumps around.
Thanks in advance,
Paul.
I’m particularly interested in sites that can be viewed directly from land (using scopes if required). This includes large island coasts and will avoid taking young children on choppy boat trips.
So far I’ve watched seals from land at the following:
Godrevy Island - Viewed from Godrevy Point (East of St Ives, Cornwall)
Kitterland (rocks) in the middle of the Calf Sound - Viewed from car park at end of A31 facing the Calf of Mann (South tip of Isle of Mann)
Possible viewing from land that I haven’t investigated yet:
Seal Island, otherwise known as The Carracks (West of St Ives, Cornwall)
Donna Nook, close up views of breeding colony Nov/Dec (Lincolnshire coast)
Lundy Island – Apparently the boat across to the island is of a good size and has indoor cabins.
Where as my trip to Skomer(Pembs.) was easy with an immobile baby but would be hairy with a toddler who jumps around.
Thanks in advance,
Paul.