APHOTOMARINE
An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.
Swan Droppings (Green seaweed images)
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Swan Droppings / Poo
Showing algal content
- out of water 1
Showing algal content
- out of water 1
Swan Droppings / Poo
Showing algal content
- out of water 2
Swan Droppings / Poo
Showing algal content
- in hand 1
Swan Droppings / Poo
Showing algal content
- close-up / side view 1
Swan Droppings / Poo
Showing algal content
- close-up / cross section 1
Swan Droppings / Poo
Showing algal content
- as first seen / in water 1
Images taken at low tide mark in stream east of Newlyn Harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall. 02.08.11.
What we see here certainly confused the author of this site; but the images are indeed of Swan Droppings. Swans live on the coast as well as around inland lakes and ponds, and there are many swans around Newlyn. It would seem that marine algae such as Sea Lettuce and Gut Weed are quite difficult for a swan to digest.
AlgaeBase is a database of information on algae that includes terrestrial, marine and freshwater organisms.
The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help
people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.