Tags: Water Activity, Animals, Wildlife safari, bird watching, Nyord
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On seal safari in danish waters. Seals are very shy animals, and difficult to get close to. But when they don't sense danger, they are also very curious. Thus in a slow moving kayak, you can be lucky to get rather close... if you know hvere to find them! My friend Rasmus knew where, so we set off on a wonderful summer day.
Google Translation On seal safari in danish waters. Seals are very shy animals, and difficult to get close to. But when they don't sense danger, they are also very curious. Thus in a slow moving kayak, you can be lucky to get rather close... if you know hvere to find them! My friend Rasmus knew where, so we set off on a wonderful summer day.
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Rasmus gliding gracefully relaxed over the calm water, guiding me towards the seal colony.
Google Translation Rasmus gliding gracefully relaxed over the calm water, guiding me towards the seal colony.20100717, Aegholmene 010
Two infant seals resting on a barely visible stone. The other ten adult seals had just left when we got close enough for a picture, circling us and watching our every move ready to warn the youngsters.
Google Translation Two infant seals resting on a barely visible stone. The other ten adult seals had just left when we got close enough for a picture, circling us and watching our every move ready to warn the youngsters.20100717, Aegholmene 019
The same two infant seals, curiously watching our approach.
Google Translation The same two infant seals, curiously watching our approach.20100717, Aegholmene 027
Moving over open water towards the very small islands "Outer Egg Islets", which are national preserves for the local seabirds in the nesting period.
Google Translation Moving over open water towards the very small islands "Outer Egg Islets", which are national preserves for the local seabirds in the nesting period.20100717, Aegholmene 034
Arrived at "Outer Egg Islets", enloying the numerous and varied bird life at a distance.
Google Translation Arrived at "Outer Egg Islets", enloying the numerous and varied bird life at a distance.20100717, Aegholmene 041
Rasmus getting a better view of the bird life.
Google Translation Rasmus getting a better view of the bird life.20100717, Aegholmene 051
Arrived at "Nyord Harbour", a very calm island and sanctuary for stressed city people, where we would enjoy our food before going home.
Google Translation Arrived at "Nyord Harbour", a very calm island and sanctuary for stressed city people, where we would enjoy our food before going home.20100717, Aegholmene 054
A simple but enjoyable meal. Next time I'll stay for the night to appreciate the locals and their hospitality.
Google Translation A simple but enjoyable meal. Next time I'll stay for the night to appreciate the locals and their hospitality.20100717, Aegholmene 058
A sudden change of weather. The winds picked up and we set off for home.
Google Translation A sudden change of weather. The winds picked up and we set off for home.
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