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the shizzle => get involved: access, environment, BMC => Topic started by: Elfyn BMC on September 20, 2018, 11:58:17 am

Title: Seals at Angel Bay and Pigeon's Cave, North Wales Limestone
Post by: Elfyn BMC on September 20, 2018, 11:58:17 am

The conservation bodies that keep an eye on these sites have informed the BMC that there are seals pupping with young seals present at these beaches and bouldering areas, and are asking folks (inc. climbers) to avoid these areas until the end of November (or until the seals are mature enough to fend for themselves).
Keep an eye on the BMC RAD for further updates....

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/View.aspx?id=1586
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/View.aspx?id=4264


Thanks
Elfyn (BMC Access Officer for Wales)

Title: Re: Seals at Angel Bay and Pigeon's Cave, North Wales Limestone
Post by: SA Chris on September 20, 2018, 12:27:00 pm

It's not so much fend for themselves, it's more they are big enough! Disturbed seal colonies tend to panic and large fast moving adults will charge for the water, often crushing young ones to death. 

Title: Re: Seals at Angel Bay and Pigeon's Cave, North Wales Limestone
Post by: fatneck on September 20, 2018, 02:31:56 pm

Thanks Elfyn. Time for a family visit with the bins!!

Title: Re: Seals at Angel Bay and Pigeon's Cave, North Wales Limestone
Post by: SA Chris on September 20, 2018, 02:55:20 pm

bins and binlids