Showing posts with label sea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sea. Show all posts
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Coquet Island
Coquet Island is located off the Northumberland coast, but landing is strictly forbidden to protect the seabird colonies. The island is home to the medieval ruins of Saint Henry the Dane's hermitage which have been incorporated into the Victorian lighthouse.
Monday, 4 July 2011
Hobthrush: Saint Cuthbert's Isle
The small island of Hobthrush or Saint Cuthbert's Isle lies just off the coast of Lindisfarne. Saint Cuthbert lived here as a hermit before seeking solitude on Inner Farne.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Chalk Arch at Selwicks Bay
The chalk cliffs at Selwicks Bay, Flamborough Head contain several sea caves, rock arches and other formations. The rock arch formed when a sea cave collapsed. Eventually the top of the arch will fall away, leaving a chalk stack.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Fish in the Rockpools at Newquay
I spotted dozens of these small fish in the rock pools at Newquay but I still haven't managed to identify them. They're about 2 inches long and camera shy.
























