Wednesday 8th June 2016

Strandline safari and some work...

Today was another one of our guided walks, quite a turnout although 66% were staff!, thanks anyway.

We ventured onto the beach just after the high tide, there were a few bits to look at but with calm seas the sand has settled over most of the debris.

We did however find the usual suspects in the shape of Banded Wedge Shell, Tellin Spp, Pendant Swimming Crab, Masked Crab, Shore Crab, with lots of "Sea Potato" tests on  the surface, again quite a few Barrel Jellyfish have succumbed and were lying at intervals along the beach.

We also found a Weevil spp which may be Rhinocyllus conicus or not? I'll let you know.

No common name until identified for certain

On the walk back through the dunes it was great to sea Pyramidal Orchids starting to break bud, with a few showing the classic shape of the inflorescence which gives it it's name.

Pyramidal Orchid

The stalwart band of Wednesday volunteers helped continue the refurbishment of the shelter.

Thanks!!

getting there.....