bburville
18-12-2006, 11:41
SAT 16th Dec
A good day was had by all, with sunshine and seals!
Thanks to those who made the effort and to the skipper (William Shiel) for kindly taking the boat out despite the fact that some people didn't turn up.
Far better than a trip to those inland sites I think! If it had been September the boats would have been full of divers! In fact the best seal encounters I've ever had (after many years seal diving!!) see video clips for proof below!!
http://shutter10.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/07/005/6B/DE/22/4A/X3bblPtnxiLo2y2rU5Z1aITPJOVxwuKs0300.jpg
http://shutter07.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/10/005/2F/E2/80/36/gx+VyWsn-9OqBWmBYqOIYB0eS6RZtHTz0300.jpg
http://shutter10.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/07/002/6E/FF/18/C8/9DV70cR4++UIxuRQ05Pp0ZkhIKXTG5a70300.jpg
I took this very unusual seal footage on Saturday (16th Dec).
It highlights some exceptional interaction and fascinating underwater seal behaviour. (Watch for the young seal rivalry, with what can only be described as "head-butting" (!) and very close footage of a seal using it's front flippers with claws!)
To view click on the link (http://www.youtube.com/group/marinelife) then half-way down the page on the left (just after "Recent videos") click on "See all 24 videos".
The NEW footage is highlighted NEW- WILD:
For speed watch once then click "watch again" and it should run at speed... if your PC is fast.)
Please keep in mind that these are wild grey seals (not tame or pets!!)filmed a few miles off shore (with one hand whilst my other hand is the one in the footage!)
Hope you enjoy! Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
There will be no diving on Thursday 21st BUT there will be trips in Jan 2007!
MERRY CHRISTMAS & ALL THE BEST FOR A PEACEFUL 2007!
Ben ("Seal diver")
bburville@hotmail.com
A good day was had by all, with sunshine and seals!
Thanks to those who made the effort and to the skipper (William Shiel) for kindly taking the boat out despite the fact that some people didn't turn up.
Far better than a trip to those inland sites I think! If it had been September the boats would have been full of divers! In fact the best seal encounters I've ever had (after many years seal diving!!) see video clips for proof below!!
http://shutter10.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/07/005/6B/DE/22/4A/X3bblPtnxiLo2y2rU5Z1aITPJOVxwuKs0300.jpg
http://shutter07.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/10/005/2F/E2/80/36/gx+VyWsn-9OqBWmBYqOIYB0eS6RZtHTz0300.jpg
http://shutter10.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/07/002/6E/FF/18/C8/9DV70cR4++UIxuRQ05Pp0ZkhIKXTG5a70300.jpg
I took this very unusual seal footage on Saturday (16th Dec).
It highlights some exceptional interaction and fascinating underwater seal behaviour. (Watch for the young seal rivalry, with what can only be described as "head-butting" (!) and very close footage of a seal using it's front flippers with claws!)
To view click on the link (http://www.youtube.com/group/marinelife) then half-way down the page on the left (just after "Recent videos") click on "See all 24 videos".
The NEW footage is highlighted NEW- WILD:
For speed watch once then click "watch again" and it should run at speed... if your PC is fast.)
Please keep in mind that these are wild grey seals (not tame or pets!!)filmed a few miles off shore (with one hand whilst my other hand is the one in the footage!)
Hope you enjoy! Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
There will be no diving on Thursday 21st BUT there will be trips in Jan 2007!
MERRY CHRISTMAS & ALL THE BEST FOR A PEACEFUL 2007!
Ben ("Seal diver")
bburville@hotmail.com