Isle of May
Oct 1, 2016 18:08:06 #
The Isle of May is situated right at the limit of the Firth of Forth where it meets the North Sea. In spring and summer it is an important breeding site for seabirds including Puffins and Arctic Terns. In October huge numbers of Grey Seals come to the island to give birth to their pups. The females come into season very soon after giving birth so the males hang around waiting for the opportunity to mate. The first pups of the season were born last week. I went out there today hoping to see pups but no luck.
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Oct 1, 2016 22:39:06 #
Enjoyed these very much David they seem to be having a great time. Thank you for the information too. Excellent captures. 
Oct 2, 2016 00:34:23 #
Really great set! I will be in Scotland end of November. Hoping I will get a day or two without rain to shoot.
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Oct 2, 2016 10:32:39 #
Great shots here David. I enjoyed this series. I've been to a place in Edinburgh where I could look across the Firth of Forth and see Fife. I love to say that. I've got to get back over there to visit our friends in Inverness. Cheers,
-Doc
-Doc
Oct 2, 2016 11:00:56 #
Oct 2, 2016 14:07:11 #
davids999 wrote:
The Isle of May is situated right at the limit of ... (show quote)
Cheers David...really enjoyed your series of these playful pups
Oct 2, 2016 17:06:25 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
They look like they are having fun.
Hello rmorrison1116
They certainly do. Thank you very much for viewing and for commenting, really appreciated.
david
Oct 2, 2016 17:07:36 #
Longshadow wrote:
I like the fifth the best.
I like the fifth the best.
Hello Longshadow
Thank you for looking and for commenting and the thumbup, always appreciated.
david
Oct 2, 2016 17:13:18 #
Oct 2, 2016 17:26:55 #
Sylvias wrote:
Enjoyed these very much David they seem to be having a great time. Thank you for the information too. Excellent captures.
Hello Sylvia
Most of them are females just waiting to go into labour. The males play no part in the pupping but are waiting for the females to come into season again. I know that we should not compare human behaviour to animals but it is very hard not to. Some females appeared to play up to the males and to challenge other females who got too close. The island has virtually no beaches so the pups are born on the rocks and are in great danger in stormy weather. This was the last landing on the island. The seals will only have a few scientists of company now. This is to allow them to get on with giving birth and feeding their pups with minimum disturbance.
Really glad that you enjoyed them. Thank you very much for looking and for the thumbup, always appreciated.
david
Oct 2, 2016 17:30:04 #
Elcon wrote:
Really great set! I will be in Scotland end of November. Hoping I will get a day or two without rain to shoot.
Hello Elcon
Our weather can be very changeable. Be prepared for rain but remain hopeful for good weather. I hope that you are lucky and that you enjoy our country. Thank you very much for viewing and for your comment, really appreciated.
david
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