As I walked down towards the harbour the clouds were clearing and the sun was coming out.  I collected my tickets and was soon boarding the Oldenburg, where I was warmly greeted by Captain Jason and other members of the crew.  I headed out onto the deck to join my fellow passengers.  On the crossing Gannet and Manx Shearwater were the predominant birds, with just a few Fulmar and Herring Gull.  On the approach to the Landing Bay a large group of Shag stood on the outer rocks.

I walked along the lower eastern path to the Heligoland trap. It was good to eat my lunch whilst listening to the distant calling of the seals. Walking up the path to the village, I passed the pond where Highland cattle were enjoying a cooling paddle; it was a cold drink in the village for me before going back down the hill.  In the Landing Bay, with the tide now out, a group of Grey Seal were resting on the rocks.  A further, much bigger, group became visible as the boat departed the bay.

On the return journey there was almost always a Gannet flying around.

On arrival back in Ilfracombe I returned my jacket and thanked the crew for another good trip.

MARINElife/Lundy WLO Judith Tatem