Sunday 14 August 2016

Scilly pelagic no 4 - Common Dolphins

When the birding is quiet and with light winds today not a lot was happening , there's always the chance of Dolphins livening up the day?

Even Bella didn't seem very confident about them showing?



But Common Dolphins were about to circle the boat but they were pretty lethargic too, barely breaking the surface never mind jumping!




Just about the liveliest moment with these two!





Head out....


Head not quite out but spectacular views of one of the oceans 'weirdest' creatures - Ocean Sunfish and this was a monster!


With nothing of note bird-wise, I turned my attention to that unsung, ever present and supreme master of the ocean - the Fulmar....