Yesterday was my final birding day of the year as a result of an unfortunate shortfall in my annual leave that has put me back in the office this morning. The places I could have visited were wide and varied but I eventually plumped for an old favourite in the Read more…
Today was spent walking from Cwm Ivy to Whitford Point, heading out via the beach and back along Whitford Burrows. My overriding memory of the trip, apart from the incredible haze that we are experiencing at the moment, will be of a simply amazing encounter that I had with two Read more…
After exploring Whiteford Sands I arrived at Whiteford Point to discover another Gower shipwreck that I had not previously explored. Unlike the famous Helvetica at Rhossili, this wreck is predominantly metal and has a few key features still visible. The primary artifact is the large boiler that would once have Read more…
This weekend I took a walk around Whiteford Sands on Gower, starting from the car park at Cwm Ivy and following the beach to the lighthouse at Whiteford Point, before heading back to the car along Whiteford Burrows. During the few hours that I was out there I saw an Read more…
Saturday saw me experience not one but two magic wildlife moments whilst out walking on the Gower. We had decided to visit Whiteford Point with the aim of finally locating the hide there that has remained elusive on previous visits. Things got off to a good start with two Snipe Read more…