Wednesday 21 February 2007

Low Tide at Goat Island

Went round to Goat Island this afternoon, just as the springtide was at its lowest. It was so low that the seaweeds poked out of the water by the causeway wall.

Affixed to the causeway wall is now a new plaque, commemorating the use of Goat Island during the occupation of Stornoway by Oliver Cromwell in 1638.

I went right down to the tideline and found this scallop clam. It was alive, and squired water at me. Scallops jump around on the seafloor by squirting water. They then clam their shell shut, and above water this goes with an audible snap.

You can NOT walk across to the supermarket - it's a 10 minute walk right round the Basin.

At that point you are on eyelevel with the wee boats anchored across the mouth of the Basin.
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 February 2007 at 20:36

    Oops! stuck last comment under wrong pictures, sorry.
    Jenny <><

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  2. Anonymous21 February 2007 at 20:41

    Enjoyed this entry.  That clam was interesting. I have never found one that was alive.  
    Have a good day.
    Pam

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  3. Anonymous21 February 2007 at 20:53

    Very interesting Guido and to think we live about fifteen miles from Cromwells birthplace ...love Jan xx

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  4. Anonymous21 February 2007 at 21:01

    Ohhhh I can almost taste the clam chowder,  the fried clams, the clam fritters and the steamed clams.  And scallops, oh my they are yummy too.  Makes me want to head out to the local casino for their seafood buffett.   Great pictures.  Linda in Washington

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  5. Anonymous21 February 2007 at 21:14

    Love the photos! Especially the scallop. We don't get those in South Africa although we do get the shells ocassionally-would love to see one (and eat it heehee)Shauneen

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  6. Anonymous21 February 2007 at 21:44

    mmm.....a nice fresh scallop! :o)

    Sandra xx

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  7. Anonymous22 February 2007 at 00:59

    I so envy that you are so close to the water.....
    Linda :)

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  8. Anonymous22 February 2007 at 05:02

    Love your pictures!! It must be something to see and smell the water so close to you. (Hugs) Indigo

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  9. Anonymous22 February 2007 at 06:03

    hee... love that scallop.  Wait, no, I don't love scallops.  I don't like them much at all.  But that one was cute.  :-P

    I rather miss living so close to the water....

    ~Amy

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  10. Anonymous22 February 2007 at 14:25

    I do enjoy these strikingly different photos that make me feel I am really seeing the reality of a place.  Interesting. I also went to the CarnivAOL selection you recommended.  I found it interesting but he did not enlarge the print and I could hardly read it.  Drat, as I love blogs about medicine.   Gerry

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  11. Anonymous23 February 2007 at 00:54

    thanks for the beautiful pictures Guido!
    natalie

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  12. Anonymous23 February 2007 at 11:41

    Great photos....hope you have a great weekend,
    Joyce

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