Pelagic Trips (1 Viewer)

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fr0sty

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• Apr 24, 2005

• #1

Hi All

I am looking for any helpful info / sites to give me information about Pelagic trips from the UK.

I have heard that the 'biscay' trip @ beginning of sept is good; however some people say its better from Portsmouth - Bilbo others Plymouth - Santandar.

This will be my first trip so please do not make assumptions on my knowlege level :eat:

 

Stephen Dunstan

Registered User

• Apr 24, 2005

• #2

Both can be very good. If you also hope to do some birding when docked I think Portsmouth-Bilbao is better for that as options in Santander are more limited than at Santurtzi (where the ferry docks near Bilbao).

Stephen.

 

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fr0sty

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• Apr 25, 2005

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Stephen

Thanks for the info. As this will be my first time in spain, any pointers on where to go once the boat docks ? or can you or anybody suggest any websites or reading

 

Stephen Dunstan

Registered User

• Apr 25, 2005

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You follow a path round which snakes up the side of the hill behind Santurtzi. There is (or at least was) a reasonable guide on Surfbirds which suggests you can hire a taxi to go up the hill and save some time. The group I was with saw Fan-tailed Warbler, Serin, Melodious Warbler, Griffon Vulture, Sardinian Warbler, Black Redstart and Red-backed Shrike without the need for the taxi as well as butterflies including Swallowtail and Continental Speckled Wood.

 

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fr0sty

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• Apr 25, 2005

• #5

Stephen

Thanks for the info and pointers