Our first trip of the year out to the Celtic Deep on board the Cartlet Lady with skipper Andy and crew Rob. We were only a mile or so out of the haven entrance when we came accross a small group of commons thanks to Carrie's eagle eyes. We then moved on to Skokholm and Grassholm to see the many Puffins, Gulillemots, Razorbills and of course the Gannets, always though keeping an eye out for cetaceans on the way. Next it was off out to the Smalls Lighthouse and thence to the Celtic deep. As we ventured further out we came across a large number of commons in small pods well spread out over several miles. Some were feeding and some just seemingly travelling around. This gave us our biggest estimated count for the day in which we totalled between 400-500 Commons and several Porpoise. This was a conservative count of dolphins and may well have been closer to 600. Later in the day as we turned and made our way back in the sightings dropped off but we all came off happy at having a great first trip.
Thanks Andy you did us proud once again.
Here's some pics for you to enjoy and I've also put a few shots of the birds we encountered as the last few images.
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