Trip to Donna Nook Seals 14 Nov 2009

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Ok folks, we are planning a trip back up the lincolnshire coast this year to photograph the wild seals that come in land to have their pups.

Its the weekend of the 14th November, from Friday to Sunday, the date is NOT changeable as some members needed to book accomodation.

SO if you want to come and need some where to stay, here is a good place,

http://www.poplar-farm.org.uk/ there are already members of the club booked in there and they do have some places free currently.

If you want more info please let me know....

Gwynith · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm **Posts:** 435

Here is some information for photographers going to Donna Nook.

http://www.wildsight.co.uk/articles/donna-nook.html

Poplar Farm takes caravans too. Check out their website.

www.poplar-farm.org.uk

There is a photo showing a motor caravan there, so it looks as though they take them too. However, the whole area will be getting filled up with seal-watchers so don't take too long in booking.

Some of us will be staying in a caravan at Sutton-on-Sea, and I guess will be behaving badly on at least one of the weekend evenings.

Sazzle · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 6:22 am

Brilliant, after seeing the photos from the last trip you did I definately shall be coming this year. On my calendar already! My dad lives at Chapel St Leonards so I will stay there as only 15 mins away.
Saz

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Great Saz... it was a lot of fun!

Ianc · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 5:50 pm

Hope you can run Saz, as they can move rather quick :lol:

Gwynith · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm **Posts:** 435

but it makes a great photo opportunity for everyone else!

Gwynith · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm **Posts:** 435

I've been to Poplar Farm today and can confim that they take motorhomes, touring caravans and tents (November? Brrr...).

They also have 2 static cravans for rent, and of course the holiday units. They are getting new leaflets printed, and should be sending me some once they have them to hand. When/if I get them, I will bring them to club, but I just want to remind people that accommodation around here gets very quickly booked for 'seal-time'

I will also send this to registered forum users so as to reach the ones who registered but don't use it, so some of you will get that as well.

Mike · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:45 pm **Posts:** 507

Sorry.........working week end
mike

Gwynith · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm **Posts:** 435

So, out of interest, who is coming? I know of Ann, Dawn, Diane, Ian and Nick.. Caroline is working on getting accommodation. Who else?

Wayne · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:40 pm

Ben and I are hoping to grab a B&B and meet up with you all there. Spend some Dad and son time together - no offence to club, will meet with you all on the day. Hope thats ok

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Yes of course it is.... its a long walk out to the sea though so you might want to stay closer to the top of the beach..

Gwynith · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm **Posts:** 435

For those staying at the caravan, and those staying elsewhere but visiting, the address is:

Sutton Springs
Sutton Road
Trusthorpe
Mablethorpe
Lincolnshire
LN12 2PZ

When you arrive, you will need to call me so I can come and open the barrier. You need to be at the main entrance to the Sutton Springs site, not the bottom end nearest to Sutton 0n Sea itself. Please PM me if you need my mobile number, or directions, or if you want me to stock up on buckets and spades for you before you get here. How exciting! (Note to self: get bin bags for the empties...)

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Thanks for posting that Gwynith, looking forward to it :-)

I emailed those of us who said they were coming..just to recap about what to bring if you haven't had that e-mail please let me know and please confirm that your still coming :-)

Diane · **Posted:** Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:40 pm

Link to the eBay seller for the raincover..

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/rainydays2008

As said, will bring this evening.. Very impressed with his quick response, etc.

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Saturday 31 October
13 seal pups, 33 cows and 60 bulls in the viewing area.

Nickb · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:27 pm

cool should be loads more on the beech by the time we get there

at least caroline wont have to walk too far to see them then LOL

Diane · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:06 pm

Nickb wrote:

cool should be loads more on the beech by the time we get there

at least caroline wont have to walk too far to see them then LOL

And not too far from a toilet for me then either...?

Nickb · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:29 pm

yeah not too far if you dont mind just takin pics of the ones close to the car park behind the fence, bit like being in a zoo lol, the good shots are right out across the mud flats

Gwynith · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm **Posts:** 435

Just don't drink too much before you go, Diane. I managed it before... :wink:

Diane · **Posted:** Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:12 pm

Anne tells me the tide is in at 4, so I haven't got to hold on *all* day... I was having visions of being out at sea at 8am and not coming back til dark...

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

last time the tide was out about 11am and back in a about 3 I think..I'll have to check :-)

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

http://www.pol.ac.uk/ntslf/tides/?port=0026
Low tide is 10am and high tide 4pm so we need to be there for 9.30/10am that will give us plenty of time :-)

to get back before the tide starts to turn again :-)

Ianc · **Posted:** Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:15 pm

Diane wrote: I haven't got to hold on *all* day...

Tenna pants might come in useful Diane for those weak moments...... :lol:

Diane · **Posted:** Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:21 am

Ianc wrote:

Diane wrote: I haven't got to hold on *all* day...

Tenna pants might come in useful Diane for those weak moments...... :lol:

I'd give you a thick ear... If I could reach :mrgreen:

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Knew that was coming LOL..Ian your in sooo much trouble :-)

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Monday 9 November
135 seal pups, 274 cows and 185 bulls.

Hope your all excited about the trip now??

Nickb · **Posted:** Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:59 pm

oh yes,

just looked at the weather report Hmmmm, best wrap up warm thats all i can say :lol:

Diane · **Posted:** Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:15 pm

Nickb wrote:

oh yes,

just looked at the weather report Hmmmm, best wrap up warm thats all i can say :lol:

The wind looks ahem... interesting...

dawnrogers · **Joined:** Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:11 am **Posts:** 1251

Well it is mid November !!! layers and lots of them !! :-)

Gwynith · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:26 pm **Posts:** 435

dawnrogers wrote:

Monday 9 November
135 seal pups, 274 cows and 185 bulls.

Hope your all excited about the trip now??

That's a lot considering the beach is the size of a tennis court.

Only joking

Just Digital

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