New Review Concludes Seabird Numbers Are Still Falling
A new study published by Bird Conservation International warns that the status of many of the world's seabirds has continued to deteriorate, with almost half of the world's populations known or suspected to be in decline. This is more than any other group of birds.
5% of seabirds are critically endangered, including the Balearic Shearwater, which Marinelife have been studying in Lyme Bay.
The albatross family, which has some of its most important breeding colonies on UK overseas territories, is also of particular concern.
Birdlife International
11TH MARCH, 2012
At least 8 Bottlenose Dolphin (including 2 juveniles) swam east past Ferring.
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Monday, 27 February 2012
26 February 2012
30nm S of Start Point Devon
Yesterday out working on a fishing, 3 'dark phase' Fulmars in with the usual 'light phase' birds. Excellent neutral light conditions allowed these comparison shots (see below) of 'dark' phase with 'light phase". Although the scale of darkness is a gradient this would be a dark as opposed to a double dark. From seawatching experience I usually find Feb is the best month for them and they're out there! Also a group of Common Dolphins and 2 Bonxies.
30nm S of Start Point Devon
Yesterday out working on a fishing, 3 'dark phase' Fulmars in with the usual 'light phase' birds. Excellent neutral light conditions allowed these comparison shots (see below) of 'dark' phase with 'light phase". Although the scale of darkness is a gradient this would be a dark as opposed to a double dark. From seawatching experience I usually find Feb is the best month for them and they're out there! Also a group of Common Dolphins and 2 Bonxies.
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Sunday, 8 January 2012
26TH DECEMBER, 2011
A blue shark was found washed up on the beach at Burton Bradstock. http://ow.ly/i/op4T
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