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Bass Rock

Lothian, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Offshore rocky island with the world's largest Sula colony. In the peak breeding season between June and August 150,000 birds populate the island.

Aggiunto* da Iain Crawford
Ultimo aggiornamento 20 novembre 2024

Descrizione

Sited in the Firth of Forth, rising 106 metres above sea level, Bass Rock could easily be mistaken for an iceberg from a distance. In fact, this immense carboniferous rock is given its white glaze by the thousands of Sula – 150,000 in the peak breeding season – that nest there. It is the largest Sula colony in the world. The colony is accessible in fair weather by boat from North Berwick harbour. In addition to Sula, during the crossing you may see shearwaters, Pulcinella di mare, Uria, Gazza marina and seals. The latin name for Sula, sula bassana, derives from this location.

Dettagli

Accesso

By inflatable boat from Scottish Seabird Centre or rigid craft from Sula boats, both on North Berwick harbour. The boats do not land on the island. The trip is 5 km each way. Typical price £27 adult, £12 child. The Scottish Seabird Centre also offers exclusive Bass Rock landing trips for £135 Per person called Bass Rock Experience. See links below.

Terreno e habitat

Canyon/scogliera , Mare

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

No

Buona stagione per il BW

Primavera

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Modalità di accesso

Barca

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Link

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