Bay of Biscay Seabird and Sea Mammal Watching Trip, 2009 - Stuart Thomas Ecological Associates

The Bay of Biscay is widely regarded as one of the stormiest seas on Earth but it is also home to a fantastic array of marine life that are able to take advantage of the massive upwelling of nutrients along the continental shelf edge. It just so happens that the passenger ferry route from Portsmouth to Bilbao tracks over this incredible area. We embarked on one such trip in 2009 and encountered some great wildlife watching. Click on the link below to read our trip report. Photo of an adult Gannet by Stuart Thomas.

http://www.surfbirds.com/mb/trips/biscay-bird-report-2009.pdf

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“Stuart is a very experienced and highly technically proficient field ornithologist. He has particular expertise in onshore and offshore bird survey work, but is also a very experienced field ecologist with knowledge of many species groups. Stuart’s other strengths include his ability to strike up easy friendships with landowners and other fieldworkers, his reliability and the presentation of his work, which is excellent. I have Stuart on numerous jobs over the past 10 years, and he has always delivered an excellent service.”

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