Playing in the grass

Playing in the grass is tiring work...better take a nap with mom!

Nobody like mom

One of my study pups spent the morning cuddling and kissing with mom. 

He also happened to shove his head down a rabbit hole, and when it came out one eye was covered in mud as if he had looked through a comedy telescope with shoe polish around the rim :)

Meet the New Crew

New babies are in!  Any ideas for names? 6 names, starting with the letters G-L.  Folks back at the office reckon we should have a Gandalf the grey seal...

I am a bit worried I may have chosen a 'special' pup this round...he keeps sleeping in rabbit holes.  perfect sized little head for it!

Weaner Madness Monday

The Isle seems really quiet compared with last year; it seems like many of the seals pupped earlier in the season, and there are already troops of weaners parading around.  I sat down to record a few of my study animals, alone, and fifeteen minutes later I turn around to find myself surrounded by 6 weaners.  One was especially curious and made sure he was able to come and give an interview.  Though I am a bit concerned; he came up and sat with me for awhile, but as soon as he took a wiff of me he turned tail and ran.  Perhaps a shower is in order, or perhaps I should be flattered I don't smell of ode de grey seal. 

Back to the Isle of May

Was a little bit delayed by the weather, but have now made it out to the May.  A fresh group of lovely seal pups awaits.  Just got a brief hunt around my favorite spots today, and found a few brand new pups (such as the lovely baby crying up top for his mom) ripe for my research.  Should be a fun month!!!

Hapy Bonfire Night!!!

Marc and I celebrated with skylanterns (eco friendly ones made of balsawood that burn out before landing)

Halloween MCMexpo

For Halloween this year Marc and I went to our first comic con, the MCM expo in London.  We dressed up in a steampunk theme with a group of the vet students, Marc going as steampunk jesus.  He spent the day trying bless people, change water into wine.....he enjoyed it just a bit to much.

It was great seeing all the people dressed up, there were some fantastic costumes.  But unbelievably crowded, you couldn't move in some places.  I don't think either of us a super excited to go to another con anytime soon, at least not in London.