The Sunfish is named after their habit of ‘sunbathing’ on the surface of the sea. These ocean wanderers can grow to be several metres across but feed almost exclusively on jellyfish. They are native to tropical seas but are occasionally seen around the British Isles although usually much later in the summer. George Guille recalls seeing a basking shark: “The sea was really calm,” explains George, “so at first I noticed just…
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Ornithologists Paul and Catherine Veron were in Sark recently for the first of their two annual visits to assess the island’s seabird population. The visit was timed to ring the chicks of Herring and Greater Black-backed Gulls and the couple will return in July to ring Lesser Black-backed Gull chicks that breed a little later. The work is part of a long-term study into seabird numbers around the Channel Islands…
Every year sees the return of the archaeology team from Oxford University led by Sir Barry Cunliffe as they continue their investigations into Sark’s fascinating ancient history. They have uncovered innumerable ancient artefacts including some Neolithic flint axe heads as pictured here. To view their finds visit the Heritage Room, located next to Sark Visitor Centre, run by volunteers and open every weekday between 11am and 1pm.
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