There were lots of other Terns, Guillemots and Puffins once again, all around. Eider ducks were here too. The sea was a bit choppy, but thankfully I had my sea legs on and stood for most of the trip.
A rare, lesser spotted me on the boat.
Coquet Island and it's lighthouse. The island is closed off to the public and is maintained by the RSPB. A boat cruise is the only way to get up close to it. All good news for the important populations of breeding birds here.
Grey Seals were a common sight from the boat and around the island. They have always been an exciting animal to see. These guys were really inquisitive and at times it felt like we shouldn't be there. Dozens of them popping up to see who we were and what we were doing. They put a smile on my face that's for sure.
Guillemot
One of the many Puffins over the boat.
Common Tern (I think) making off with a fish.
All excellent finds Adam. Nicely captured. I love pelagics and those birds are stunners! I've only seen the ROTE once on a pelagic in Maine. What a wonderful day out!
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ReplyDeletefrom your portrait to the puffin....a magical boat tour of the pelagic scenes/birds.
Wonderful.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent photos of the wildlife and just look at that blue sky.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to see that grey seal! he looked very friendly. I like to photograph lighthouses --they are important vestiges of the past
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a very interesting boat trip and of course the birds are fantastic! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to visit!
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Wonderful photos! The seals are so cute.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of island. Like the shots of seals.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. The seal looks so surprised in the first picture, very cute. #AnimalTales
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I would love to spot puffins. The photo you took is incredible.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good pic of you, there's a Jacque Cousteau vibe going on. You have a knack for catching colors in birds that most people wouldn't even notice. Sweet grey seal, those eyes.
ReplyDeleteSuch a treat to see a seal #AnimalTales
ReplyDeleteSeals have the cutest faces! I love your bird photos, too!
ReplyDeleteSuper selection from your pelagic around the island.
ReplyDeleteA tern, a duck, a precious seal popping its head out of the water, and a precious puffin...what a wonderful post. I adore the puffins, but this time I will have to say that sweet seal has to be my favorite picture. genie
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic scenes! The birds are great and the seal is just too cute!
ReplyDeleteWater and birds....perfect nature adventure and love your photos Adam.....Michelle
ReplyDeleteAw, love the seals and the tern with the fish is a fabulous shot. #AnimalTales
ReplyDeletelove the sighting of the lesser spotted Adam
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