And then the trip a lone Wilson's Petrel turned up! A much needed lifer for some on the trip but it wasn't the best of views as it didn't stick around. Here's a record shot.....
I hope I'm not alone in thinking juvenile Herring Gulls are smart birds indeed? With other gulls, they are ever present on these pelagics - drawn to a constant supply of bread and chum. They then act as 'indicators' to draw in other seabirds?
Whilst there's always plenty of room on deck during a Scilly Pelagic, demand always outstrips the number of places throughout August! Here's the prototype Sapphire II being put through it's paces!
A longer day trip on Sapphire I however was in prospect for the following day, wondering what's in store as we steamed in.....
