We used to be able to get into Ogof Organ, aka ‘the Canyon’ very often but there was a significant rock fall a few years ago. It deposited a great deal of rock right into the area we used to … Read More
This is always a good time of year to enjoy watching gannets (and indeed porpoises, who often feed in the same areas). Ramsey has some impressive seabird colonies – razorbills, guillemots, fulmars and some kittiwakes – but nothing on the … Read More
This week brought some New Zealander visitors, who pronounced Shearwater to be “a proper boat” – praise indeed. They’ve done Shotover and Kawaru jets several times – “You don’t want to do Shotover anymore – it’s tame” – plus jet … Read More
June is an ideal time to visit Ramsey if you’re interested in birds – and even if you’re not – it’s hard to resist their charm as they float past or soar overhead. Everyone loves puffins (except Tim – he’s … Read More