Tag Archives: Wildlife

Anemones and Jellyfish, Beaches, Molluscs, Wildlife

Pirate Rock Pooling Adventure

September 28, 2014 Heather Buttivant 5 Comments

The leaves are turning, the swallows are no longer dipping over the rock pools, but this long, warm Cornish summer never seems to end. We set sail from Hannafore over a barely rippling sea in the good ship Red Canoe to seek secret beaches, pirate caves and, of course, photos of interesting marine creatures. Continue reading Pirate Rock Pooling Adventure →

Conservation, Events, Volunteering, Wildlife

Join the search – Help monitor our Cornish Rock Pools

September 3, 2014 Heather Buttivant Leave a comment

The summer holiday may be over, but there are still some great opportunities to get your feet wet in Cornish rock pools this autumn.

Next week we’ll see some of the lowest tides of the year and Cornwall Wildlife Trust will be making the most of it with a week of Shore Search expeditions to locations around Cornwall. It’s a sure-fire way to find new things and be inspired by like-minded people. Continue reading Join the search – Help monitor our Cornish Rock Pools →

Anemones and Jellyfish, Fish, Molluscs, Wildlife

The Thrill of Rock Pooling

August 30, 2014 Heather Buttivant 7 Comments

Anyone who goes rock pooling regularly will know that it’s addictive. Even when the tide’s creeping up to the top of your wellies and the rain’s flying at you, you see another stone and you have to know what’s under it. It could be something new. Continue reading The Thrill of Rock Pooling →

Anemones and Jellyfish, Wildlife

UK rarity, the Crystal Jellyfish turns up in Cornwall

July 30, 2014 Heather Buttivant 10 Comments

Check out these amazing photos of the rare Crystal Jellyfish (Aequoria sp.) taken by Claire Lewis of Cornwall Wildlife Trust in a rock pool on Looe Island.

Crystal jellyfish in a rock pool at Looe Island, Cornwall — Crystal Jellyfish, Photo by Claire Lewis. Looe Island.

Crystal Jellyfish are common in the northern Pacific Ocean but are rare in UK waters. Continue reading UK rarity, the Crystal Jellyfish turns up in Cornwall →

Events

Summer Holiday Rock Pooling Events in Cornwall 2014

July 22, 2014 Heather Buttivant 6 Comments

Rock pooling with the experts is a great way to explore the shore this summer. Below is a full list of events where you can find amazing rock pool creatures and learn all about them.

Have a fantastic summer!

Please check the full event details with the relevant organisation page before attending in case of changes and cancellations. Continue reading Summer Holiday Rock Pooling Events in Cornwall 2014 →