Over 200 Grey Seals were hauled out at Mutton Cove, Godrevy in Cornwall last week. They seem to be doing well as we only saw half that number in January a few years ago. This is still one of our … Read More
This stunning Candy-striped Flatworm, Prostheceraeus vittatus was found while rock pooling near the mouth of the Helford Estuary in Cornwall. The crystal clear water enabled us to take this short video of it moving gracefully around the pool. A truly … Read More
If ever we needed reminding the weather and the seasons change rapidly here in south west Cornwall then the last few days have demonstrated it. This seal and several others were watched leisurely swimming in crystal clear water at West … Read More
During a stroll around Falmouth harbour at the weekend this Barrel Jellyfish was seen feeding around the sea walls of Events Quay. There appears to have been an influx of these large Jellyfish in recent weeks around the Cornish Coast. … Read More
Cornish dolphins and seabirds. Well, what a cracking start to the new year. Dolphins and thousands of sea birds feeding close in to the cliffs of St Ives Island. For once the winds were spot on. Strong north westerlies pounded … Read More
This Grey Seal provided a distraction while sea watching from The Island at St Ives, Cornwall. This rocky promontory is a well known coastal landmark from where some excellent seabirds and dolphins can often be seen. However, on our visit … Read More
This is a great time to sea watch from the cliffs of south west Cornwall as besides the birds there are Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Seals and, in the last few weeks, numbers of Ocean Sunfish sightings. These strange looking fish, … Read More
What fascinating places rock pools are? There is a whole new world of creatures and plants to become familiar with. The amount of life in our local rock pools here on the south coast of Cornwall has noticeably increased in … Read More
When the shell started to scurry across the rock pool it was obvious it was inhabited by a hermit crab! Not that it was easy to see it. Yet another occasion where patience paid off and the creature eventually peered … Read More
This bright orange starfish was on the muddy shore of the Helford River at low water last week. Insight into Common Starfish (Asterias rubens): the most common starfish found all around the coast in Britain, it is usually between 12 … Read More
Wildlife Insight is pleased to include The Rocky Shore Name Trail guide in our shop. It’s a laminated guide offering a superb introduction to identifying species and understanding the world of rock pools and the rocky sea shores around the … Read More
Last week the tides were some of the biggest of the year and so it was an excellent time to explore the rock pools at low water. The lower shore on Rosemulion Head, near the Helford River, was thick with … Read More