Wildlife To Find On The British Coast
If you take one of the many fairly cheap cruises along the British coast line you will have an opportunity to view dozens of species of wildlife and hundreds of panoramic and scenic spots which are definitely photography material. There’s something very special about this island, something that has made it worth fighting for since people first settled here long before the coming of the Romans, Saxons and Normans.
The towering cliffs, beaches, and rolling fields along the coasts of England, Scotland and Ireland contain species of animals that are indigent to this island and others that can be found in Europe and America also. Migratory birds often make their homes here at wildlife sanctuaries like Bempton Cliffs and Gibraltar Point, but there are also certain breeds of rabbits, rodents, and reptiles that you can only find here. Every creature serves a purpose in nature and watching these in their natural habitat may give you a new sense of respect and admiration for them.
Along our coast we have marshlands and wetlands where game birds such as ducks and geese can be found along with species of butterflies, dragonflies and the ever present mosquitoes that seem to be everywhere in the summer. They too serve a purpose. As part of the food cycle they ensure that the beautiful feathered wildlife you come here to see will always be here. Bring a camera because you’ll see plenty that you’ll want to keep a photographic memory of.
The green fields of Scotland, Ireland and England are home to Muntjac, Roe Deer, Brown Hare, Grey Seal, and Grey Squirrel. Furry and feathered creatures of all kinds roam through the fields and forests of the British Isles and offer themselves at times as targets for your camera lens. Their eco-system requires balance also, like the birds and bugs of the marshlands there are predators and prey among the mammals also. Enjoy and appreciate but use caution if you are wandering in the woods.
The coastlines of England, Scotland to the North, and Ireland off to the West are all filled with wildlife that is as much a part of the British Isles as the trees and fields and marshlands. They are residents here just like the people are and they are beautiful to behold. If you live in Great Britain make it a point to tour the coastline and take a few pictures. If you’ve never been here before, book a cruise package that will take you around the main island and over to Dublin or Galway if you have the time. You’ll enjoy it and you’ll get an opportunity to see the wildlife of the coast in addition to the people.
Sarah Van Rensburg is a travel lover and avid writer, focussing on a range of travel topics particularly Cruise holidays.
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