So yesterday, (Sunday), turned out to be one of those days that make you feel good after all the dreary days we've had of late. Mid morning the skys opened up and gave a chance for that great golden orb in the sky to show it's face and even project a bit of heat on to our little part of the world. So with good light and a strong Westerly against the tide I just knew it could be a good watch if the cetaceans were there.
I arrived at Strumble well before the tide race formed and even then there were several Commons feeding out in front of the lookout. I watched them for a while and as the tide race formed and watched the swell building also. Time went on and more and more Commons came in from the NW in small groups moving up against the tide like shimmering torpedos in the increasing swells. Darting here and there chasing fish no doubt, they were quite hard to follow and capture on camera. This was turning into one of those "Feeling good to be alive days". Just me, Leo my dog, lots of sunshine and a view full of cetaceans. My soul was at peace, well for a couple of hours anyway.
When the tidal flow reached full strength they started breaching out of the swells and for that fourty minutes or so before I left I was in my happy place. Eye to the camera, shutter finger busy and a broad smile to finish off a great session. I had been joined by volunteer Harry Grubb for the latter part and he spotted two porpoise close in to our left. I managed to get some shots off before they headed out into the main tade race and I realised one was an animal I'd captured back on the 18th November 25. Note the tip of the fin. It was in company with another smaller porp which could have been it's calf so it could indicate that it's a female.
On another note a report came in later yesterday from Dawn Nelms (ID Volunteer) who was at Pen Anglas where she and her husband watched several Porpoise feeding and milling around as well as good numbers of Commons. Thank you Dawn.
All images © Ken Barnett/Sea Trust Wales.
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