I’ve been enjoying filming the Ruddy Turnstones in Brixham. I hope these tiny films have given you some insight into their lives.
Ruddy Turnstones breed on the northern-most coasts of Europe, Asia and North America and then migrate south to cover the coasts of almost the whole world. Here, orange shows their breeding area and blue their non-breeding area.
An open mouthI find the shape of this gull's open mouth fascinating. It's rare to see the fully open mouth from the… read more
Ledge nestingHow do you land on a narrow ledge, high above the sea, in a stiff wind, which is already full… read more
GlossIf this was an album cover, what would be the name of the band and LP? A group of three… read more
WavesA life on the ocean wave. This Common Guillemot is bobbing up and down furiously, as am I, on this… read more
Common Guillemot take-offSeeing the power of a Common Guillemot as it takes off is awe-inspiring. They have surprisingly short, narrow wings for… read more
Grey Seal surfacingA bull Grey Seal is a seriously large, impressive beast. Here's one on a wildlife cruise out of Brixham: I'm… read more
KittiwakeIt's always a joy to see an elegant Kittiwake, especially when it catches a fish. Their population has been under… read more