Sadly there were no pups in evidence this year, though we heard that some had been spotted earlier in the week before the gale. Even worse: we saw a dead seal on the shore. Thankfully the one above was alive and kicking. I think (s)he may be quite a veteran.
We were just leaving the cliff path when we noticed a streak of red and realised that it was the curved bill of a Chough. I have only seen these birds twice before, but they are not as rare as they were a few years ago. As you can see, it turned out to be two for the price of one!
Be sure to look at Adam Tilt's stunning Chough photos here - and his footage of an Otter in Pembrokeshire.
3 comments:
Caroline I've never seen a Clough before and its been ages since I last saw a seal. The last time I think was over a year ago along the Arbroath cliffs.
Lovely poem - I added my vote :) You were really fortunate to get such a good close up of a seal on your last visit to St Davids.
how wonderful to see choughs! I've seen them once, in Wales
Nice Chough pictures. There are plenty on Gower!
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