Coastal lichens in February

Lichens and a densely tufting moss on Pen y Cil, 20th February 2020. Close to the headland was a Porpoise and her youngster, who still swims close to her but also makes forays on its own. I have seen this pair here more than once before, she is recogniseable by a slot torn from near the tip of her dorsal fin. The calf invariably swims on her right side.

Pen Y Cil : lichens including Ramallina, and a boiling sea. I painted this a few days later, and just around the corner facing Bardsey Sound. There was no sign of the Porpoises, but with a strong westerly wind the sea was rough and its easy to miss them.



Lesser Black-backed and Herring Gulls passing almost continuously, all heading towards Bardsey Sound at the end of the afternoon. This is a regular fly-past, I wonder where they are roosting? Lesser Black-backs and Herring Gulls both breed on Enlli (Bardsey) and perhaps roost there also. Its a safe fox-free site.

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