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Showing posts with label sea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sea. Show all posts

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Coquet Island

Coquet Island, Northumberland viewed from Warkworth Castle

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, July 4, 2011

Hobthrush: Saint Cuthbert's Isle

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, May 5, 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.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Fish in the Rockpools at Newquay

small fish in a rockpool 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.

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