Rock Pools on S Coast

[Davy]

I know it not strictly birdwatching but I thought you guys might be the best
people to ask.

Does anybody know of any good sites for interesting rock pools on the SE
coast - say between Worthing and Portsmouth? Preferably not hidden under
weed.

cheers

Davy

[Larry Stoter]

Post by Davy
I know it not strictly birdwatching but I thought you guys might be the best
people to ask.
Does anybody know of any good sites for interesting rock pools on the SE
coast - say between Worthing and Portsmouth? Preferably not hidden under
weed.
cheers
Davy

Most of that stretch of coast is chalk, clay, sand or gravel - none of
which is good for rock pools. Although, further east, there are some
areas in front of the Seven Sisters and a little further west where the
chalk has formed something like rock pools - you need to watch the tide
carefully or you'll find yourself with 100 ft of shear chalk cliff in
front of you and the Channel lapping enthusiastically at your heels!

Since Selsey is a relatively prominent headland, perhaps it's a bit
harder and you might find something around there.

[Steve Hayhurst]

Post by Larry Stoter

Post by Davy
I know it not strictly birdwatching but I thought you guys might be the best
people to ask.
Does anybody know of any good sites for interesting rock pools on the SE
coast - say between Worthing and Portsmouth? Preferably not hidden under
weed.
cheers
Davy

Most of that stretch of coast is chalk, clay, sand or gravel - none of
which is good for rock pools. Although, further east, there are some
areas in front of the Seven Sisters and a little further west where the
chalk has formed something like rock pools - you need to watch the tide
carefully or you'll find yourself with 100 ft of shear chalk cliff in
front of you and the Channel lapping enthusiastically at your heels!
Since Selsey is a relatively prominent headland, perhaps it's a bit
harder and you might find something around there.

If u can manage a couple of hours west of Portsmouth, try Kimmeridge Bay
in Dorset. It is a part of the Purbeck Marine Nature Reserve and there
is also an interpretation centre on hand. It is run by the Dorset
Wuildlife Trust, they have seasonal opening, so a phone call to them for
opening times might be prudent..for the centre, not the foreshore. It is
also a prime fossilling site.

[Duncan]

Post by Steve Hayhurst

Post by Larry Stoter

Post by Davy
I know it not strictly birdwatching but I thought you guys might be the best
people to ask.
Does anybody know of any good sites for interesting rock pools on the SE
coast - say between Worthing and Portsmouth? Preferably not hidden under
weed.
cheers
Davy

Most of that stretch of coast is chalk, clay, sand or gravel - none of
which is good for rock pools. Although, further east, there are some
areas in front of the Seven Sisters and a little further west where the
chalk has formed something like rock pools - you need to watch the tide
carefully or you'll find yourself with 100 ft of shear chalk cliff in
front of you and the Channel lapping enthusiastically at your heels!
Since Selsey is a relatively prominent headland, perhaps it's a bit
harder and you might find something around there.

If u can manage a couple of hours west of Portsmouth, try Kimmeridge Bay
in Dorset. It is a part of the Purbeck Marine Nature Reserve and there
is also an interpretation centre on hand. It is run by the Dorset
Wuildlife Trust, they have seasonal opening, so a phone call to them for
opening times might be prudent..for the centre, not the foreshore. It is
also a prime fossilling site.

I don't know whether it's a seasonal thing or some local factor, but my
local rockpools (Sunderland) were disappointingly unproductive this week. As
the limpets and barnacles were still there, I hope the mobile creatures have
just gone out to warmer, quieter deeper waters and will be back in the
spring.

Duncan