White-beaked Dolphins & Balearic Shearwaters star in new programme of UK cruises
During the summer of 2009, in conjunction with the research charity Marinelife, we ran a series of evening research cruises from Weymouth to watch rare Balearic Shearwaters and other seabirds off Portland Bill.
We also ran several full-day cruises out into Lyme Bay to watch White-beaked Dolphins, other cetaceans, and seabirds. During these cruises, not only was valuable data gathered by our Marinelife researcher-guides, Tom Brereton and James Phillips, but some fabulous sightings were achieved. Up to 60 White-beaked Dolphins, Harbour Porpoises, skuas, auks and three species of shearwater (Balearic, Manx and Sooty) were regularly among the highlights.
Contact Gwen on 01962 733051 or at gwen@naturetrek.co.uk to book a place on one of the following cruises in 2010:
NEW day trip departures for 2010: (9am – 5pm) from West Bay (near Bridport, Dorset) – £95
Thu 22nd July
Thu 19th August
There are still places available on the following evening trips: (5pm – 8:30pm) from Weymouth, Dorset – £50
Fri 23rd July
Sun 1st August
Sat 7th August
(Please note the above dates replace all those given in the Autumn Newsletter.)