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A Selection of Our Sightings
Dolphins
12:12 PM, Sat 4 September 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
Despite the misty conditions in Falmouth this morning our wildlife watchers managed to track down at least four or five bottlenose dolphins
Dolphins
00:12 AM, Fri 3 September 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
Towards the end of this week we have had some strong Easterly winds, which have made for some very rough sea conditions, we have taken this opportunity to post some pictures from passengers this year
Dolphins
13:01 PM, Sun 22 August 2010
50°N 2' 28", 5°W 2' 17"
It is very calm here in Falmouth it is the calm before the storm. This afternoons trip have been lucky to see several seals, also 4 Common dolphins very keen to interact with the boat
Dolphins
00:12 AM, Sun 22 August 2010
50°N 3' 34", 5°W 0' 30"
On the water this afternoon it stayed eerily calm, the passengers were treated to at least 20 Bottlenose dolphins including several juveniles. Unfortunately another boat user chose to steam at speed through the pod.
Seal
00:12 AM, Tue 17 August 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
We had stopped for a brief moment to talk about the history and this guy popped up as you can see this was a very inquisitive seal who stayed very close to the boat. This picture was taken by Barry and Louise Hudson
Birds
00:12 AM, Thu 12 August 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
Falmouth Week has finished and the weather could have been better, but Falmouth was awash with visitors and locals alike. We had a visit from the Red Arrows and they never cease to thrill the crowds
Dolphins
16:04 PM, Tue 3 August 2010
50°N 3' 23", 5°W 0' 34"
Well we have had four seasons in a day it seems here in Falmouth. However the mist has all gone and the sun is nearly out and we have a pod of Common Dolphins
Dolphins
10:10 AM, Thu 29 July 2010
50°N 2' 28", 5°W 2' 17"
What a way to start the day this mornings wildlife watchers have had a playful pod of 20 Common Dolphins just off the infamous Manacles Reef
Spotted by Morning Wildlife Watchers
Birds
00:12 AM, Mon 26 July 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
Well what a busy few days,the popularity of our trip is ever increasing with people enjoying the exhilaration of being in a fast open boat cruising the spectacular coastline around Falmouth. Wildlife spotted over the last few days includes Gannets showing their amazing diving skills, a number of seals enjoying the SUNSHINE! at last, hauled out on Black Rock and also feeding off St Anthony's Head. The majestic Peregrine cruising high up on the ridgeline.
Dolphins
10:10 AM, Thu 22 July 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
July has been a pretty unsettled month so far with storm force winds and driving rain at times. This morning in Falmouth is calm and overcast. The trips we have run this week have seen seals, Gannets and some, as one passenger said incredible coastline steeped in so much history. Just off Pendennis Point this mornings trip has had an encounter with 12 bottlenose dolphins.
Spotted by Morning Wildlife Watchers
Birds
14:02 PM, Sat 17 July 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
The Cornish coastline has certainly taken a battering from the wind over the last few days. Fortunately the weather is picking up again. Our trips today have seen many sights along the way including some very inquisitive seals,a large number of Gannets feeding, this is an incredible sight. One passenger didn't realise just how large these birds are.
Spotted by Afternoon Wildlife Watchers
Dolphins
18:06 PM, Mon 12 July 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
This afternoons wildlife watchers were in for a real treat, as they entered the Carrick Roads at least 10 Bottlenose Dolphins were showing how acrobatic they are with some leaping about 15ft from the water. We had a Dutch family out with us today and they said it made up for the football match the night before!!
Spotted by Afternoon Wildlife Watchers
Seal
00:12 AM, Mon 12 July 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
This mornings trip saw 6 seals hauled out on Black Rock, really showing off for the camera much to the delight of all on board
Spotted by Morning Wildlife Watchers
Porpoise
00:12 AM, Sun 11 July 2010
50°N 3' 34", 5°W 0' 30"
A number of sightings have been made over the last few days including two Harbour porpoises happily feeding. Also at least 500 Gannets were frantically feeding making for some perfect photo opportunities, quite a spectacle these birds diving from some height.
Spotted by Recent Wildlife Watchers
Sunfish
16:04 PM, Thu 8 July 2010
51°N 48' 23", 5°W 1' 44"
This afternoons trip saw a variety of wildlife as they cruised along the Cornish coastline today including an Ocean sunfish enjoying the sunshine
Spotted by Afternoon Wildlife Watchers
Dolphins
14:02 PM, Tue 6 July 2010
50°N 2' 35", 5°W 2' 35"
Despite the increasing wind strength our second trip along the Cornish coastline today have also seen what appears to be the same two Bottlenose Dolphins as this morning. They seem quite keen to show off their ability to leap from the water!! Also spotted Seals, Gannets, a number of Manx Shearwaters and possibly a Puffin
Spotted by Afternoon Wildlife Watchers
Dolphins
11:11 AM, Tue 6 July 2010
50°N 8' 12", 5°W 0' 36"
Over the last few days the weather hasn't been perfect but we have sighted many different kinds of wildlife from seals hauled out on Black Rock, a number of Gannetts diving around us and a couple of Harbour porpoises off The Manacles. Today our passengers have been delighted by the antics of two very playful Bottlenose Dolphins.
Spotted by Morning Wildlife Watchers
Dolphins
00:12 AM, Tue 6 July 2010
50°N 2' 30", 5°W 2' 34"
Well it was definately third time lucky our third trip today also sighted the pair of Bottlenose Dolphins enjoying this sunshine and showing off their acrobatics.
Spotted by Afternoon Wildlife Watchers
Birds
00:12 AM, Mon 28 June 2010
50°N 9' 0", 5°W 1' 48"
Over the last few days we have had some great wildlife watching conditions, with sightings of a number of seals hauled out on Black Rock and also enjoying the fishing off St Anthonys Head. At one point we had hundreds of gannets raining down from the sky creating a spectacular sight for all on board. A survey ship from Southampton reported a Pilot Whale and several basking sharks 3 miles East of Falmouth.
We have also seen quite a small Ocean Sunfish and a number of other sea birds
Spotted by Wildlife Watchers
Basking sharks
10:10 AM, Thu 24 June 2010
50°N 3' 1", 5°W 0' 16"
Another sunny morning with little wind means we have perfect weather for spotting the wildlife off the Cornish coast. This morning's trip has seen seals on Black Rock numerous sea birds including the magnificent Gannet showing off it's diving skills followed by a 9m basking shark
Spotted by Morning Wildlife Watchers