Wildlife on the beach

[rapunzell]

Did anyone else spot the seal frolicking in the stormy Porty surf yesterday afternoon? It looked so happy..

[GRANTY]

As the resident kayaker, I see the seals quite a lot. There's quite often a solitary one in the water at the foot of Bath Street and further along behind the Rockville there are often 2 or 3. They're quite curious and as kayaks are quiet and environmentally friendly - unlike the jet skiis - they will happily follow me on my journey.

[rapunzell]

Ah, so there is hope that he'll be back! I wanted to stay out and watch him but it was so cold that frostbite was setting in..

Do you usually see the Bath St seal very early in the morning? That may be a drawback for me : )

[GRANTY]

I like the idea of calling him/her 'the Bath Street Seal'! I've spotted it / them a good few times now, even when the beach is relatively busy. It's really nice to have them on your doorstep. I just think that because people aren't expecting to see them, they aren't looking and they're there a lot. There's a whole variety of birds out there as well. I watch those green/black s-h-a-g-s (!) hanging out on the wind sock poles every morning. They look like they've got a good life.

[rapunzell]

We have our own seal!

I like to watch the birds confuse their habitats. Pied wagtails on the sand, dodging waves, and ducks trotting along the pavement eyeing up the puddles : )