Hold onto your hats, because the coronation weekend is already off to an electrifying start! Our first four-hour trip of the weekend was nothing short of spectacular, as we set out to sea and were immediately greeted by a menagerie of awe-inspiring marine life. From seals basking in the sun to fulmars hiding in the cliffs of Cornwall, we were in for a treat.
But that was just the beginning. As we ventured around the South coast reefs, a vast array of seabirds came into view, and we couldn't believe our eyes when we spotted not one, not two, but FIVE puffins in the bay, snacking on small fish. Talk about a sight to behold!
And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we witnessed an Atlantic seal holding a massive conger eel in its mouth, surrounded by a group of greater black back gulls. But wait, there's more! The first storm petrel of the year then swooped down and glided between the waves, leaving us all in awe.
But the grand finale was yet to come. As we were wrapping up our trip, we spotted a work up of over fifty gannets in the distance. Our curiosity piqued, we raced over to investigate and were rewarded with a breathtaking sight. Twenty common dolphins were feeding on a massive bait ball of fish, forcing them to the surface where the gannets swooped down and caught them in midair.
What a way to kick off the coronation weekend! Here's hoping that our future pelagic cruises bring in even more of these rare and fascinating creatures.
AK Wildlife Cruises are hoping for another action packed filled weekend, please share this post and show what amazing wildlife we have around Cornwall, just off of Falmouth already this year.
You are able to book online, and use CROWN10 for 10% off just for this weekend alone! Alternatively message on 07553 606838 or email info@akwildlifecruises.co.uk today!
