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.

On the coast itself wildlife reserves are abundant, and tourists can always find an in-season time to go and see nature at her best. You can find migratory birds at Bempton Cliffs or cave dwelling mammals and reptiles at Gibraltar Point. You'll see newts and toads, herons and egrets, and geese and swans by the hundreds as you round the coast east to west going from the port of Aberdeen in Scotland all the way south to Plymouth and then north again to Liverpool. You can even extend your cruise to visit the green fields of Ireland and the shores of Galway Bay.

The marshlands near your home may seem to be an inconvenient nesting spot for mosquitoes, but the wetland along the coast of Britain is home to colourful birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and game birds who've taken up residence on preserved lands where you can see them nesting and breeding. The only shooting allowed at some of these spots is that done with a camera, so bring plenty of film, or make sure you have space on your memory stick.

Along the east coast from Newcastle upon Tyne down to Sunderland and Eastbourne don't be surprised to see a few Muntjac or Roe Deer grazing peacefully among the sheep and goats, their domesticated mammalian cousins. If you're watching from the deck of a cruise ship, don't expect them to look up for you to take a picture, though. If you catch them gazing anywhere it will be inland where any threat may come from, like fox, or stoat, or weasel, all carnivores and all residents of Britain also.

Each of the coasts of Great Britain has a wide variety of land, air, and sea bound creatures who help make this island what she is. The trees, the flowers, the marshes, the forests, and the fields are all filled with life both large and small. They depend upon each other and in many ways we depend upon them to keep the balance of nature. If you have a chance to tour the coastline of England take your time. There is much to see and do and many places to visit.

Article Source: TravelFreeGuides.com

About the Author

Sarah Van Rensburg is a travel lover and avid writer, focussing on a range of travel topics particularly Cruise holidays.

by: Sarah Van Rensburg

Total views: 3 Word Count: 437 Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 Time: 7:27 AM - 0 comments

Publish/Share this article

To use this article on your site click here to get the HTML code |
Remember: The article body, title, author bio and links may not be changed or removed. By publishing this article, you agree to all the terms in our Terms of Service.

Rating: Not yet rated