Gannet Skull

Beach Finds – Gannet Skull

Beachcombing is an activity that consists of an individual “combing” (or searching) the beach and the intertidal zone, looking for things of value, interest or utility. A beachcomber is a person who participates in the activity of beachcombing. Source: Wikipedia With my love of the coast it is perhaps inevitable, Read more…

Penclawdd High Tide

Autumn Spring Tides

Spring tides, contrary to their name, do not coincide with the season but instead occur roughly twice a month whenever the moon and sun align. Living alongside the second largest tidal range in the world elevates these natural phenomena beyond mere trivia and into something far more spectacular. Last weeks Read more…

Lizard, Kenfig NNR

E is for Lizard?

Apparently so! I spotted this little chap sunning itself on an orienteering post along the haul road at Kenfig NNR, not a bad find if I do say so myself. Given the truncated length of its tail I would hazard a guess that life thus far has not been without Read more…

Slow Worm

Slow Worm along the Loughor

Walking along the upper Loughor last week we stumbled across this rather excellent Slow Worm soaking up some late evening rays. Judging from its slovenly nature I presume it had become chilled earlier in the day and was taking the opportunity to warm back up. Having posed perfectly we encouraged Read more…