Spider Crab found, plus one more rockpooling day!

The 0.69m tide really did deliver, and we found our first spider crab, which was nice. We also found 3 lobsters, but only managed to catch one. Unfortunately, the other two were a bit to smart for us, and we couldn't tempt them out of their crevices. One of these rebel lobsters was rather large (50cm approx) and we are gutted that we didn't catch it.

Beacuse of this, we are going down to the same area tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. The low tide is a more than respectable 0.92m, so hopefully we'll get a second chance!

Don't forget to check my youtube channel (links on older posts further down this page) for some new videos!

More soon,

Steve

June 2nd and June 4th

Two recent expeditions to talk about, firstly a tripd to Forge Valley on Monday. We had some bacon this time to entice the crayfish.

I'm happy to say that it worked a treat, and we found and photographed no less than 7 crayfish!

On June 4th (ie earlier today) we rockpooled at Holbeck, and came across the usual array of fish and crustaceans. Two new species, however. The Lesser Sand Eel is something we think we have seen before, but only now have we caught and photographed one to formally ID. Also, we found a Sea Spider! Nymphon gracile is the scientific name, and they are quite uncommon on the East coast, so that's nice!

One fianl rockpooling day this week, on Friday, when the tide is 0.69m at 2pm....lovely!

Here are some links to pictures and videos...

Sea Spider and Sand Eel pictures: http://theweatheroutlook.com/twocommunity/forums/t/18732.aspx

Crayfish and insect pictures: http://theweatheroutlook.com/twocommunity/forums/t/18696.aspx

Youtube channel link: http://www.youtube.com/user/CUTIEP1388 (Sea Spider video, Crayfish video, and mayfly video)

Steve