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Species Spotlight: Eared Dove
Species: Eared Dove Latin Name: Zenaida auriculata Average Speed: A strong flier with speeds of up to 55 mph Shooting Season: The Shooting season for Eared Dove runs all year round in the Province of Cordoba in Argentina and Uruguay. Eared Dove Description The Eared Dove is approximately 9.4 inches long with a long wedge-like shaped tail and weighs around […]
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Species Spotlight: Jack Crevalle
Species: Jack Crevalle Scientific Name: Caranx Hippos Also known as: Common Jack, Toro, Cavally, Cavalla and Horse Crevalle JACK CREVALLE Description This voracious predator feeds mainly on smaller fishes which it often chases to the shoreline or against sea walls. When they are found in open deeper water the Jacks will surround their prey and force them into a tight […]
How safe are your holiday plans ?
With Britain’s 5th biggest airline (Monarch) going into liquidation in 2017. Ryanair cancelling over 400,000 seats by grounding 25 of their planes in 2018 due to pilot shortages. And now Thomas Cook going into liquidation causing the largest repatriation in UK history (165’000 for Thomas Cook vs 100’000 when Monarch collapsed) many people are now asking themselves, how safe are […]
Species Spotlight: European Plaice
Name: European Plaice Also known as: Plaice Scientific Name: Pleuronectes platessa European Plaice Description The characteristics of the common European Plaice ranges from a dark green to dark brown back with irregularly distributed red or orange spots and the under side of the body is pearly white. The skin is smooth with small scales and they are able to adapt […]
Species Spotlight: The Sailfish
Name: Indo-Pacific Sailfish or Atlantic Sailfish Also known as: The Sailfish Scientific Name: Istiophorus platypterus Sailfish Description The Sailfish start their lives as tiny larvae no bigger than a few millimetres but their growth rate in the first years is immense just like many other members of the Billfish family. When they are fully grown, they can reach lengths of […]
Species Spotlight: Mahi Mahi (Dorado)
The Mahi Mahi is one of the Oceans prettiest fish and will readily hit lures and dead baits presented by anglers who are big game fishing. The Dorado will provide anglers using light tackle with endless fun as they hit hard and run fast when hooked. Name: Mahi-Mahi Also known as: Dorado, Dolphinfish Scientific Name: Coryphaena Hippurus Mahi Mahi Description […]
Species Spotlight: Amberjack
Name: Amberjack Also known as: N/A Scientific name: Seriola dumerili AMBERJACK Description Amberjacks are tough, fast game fish from the family Carangidae, that are found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Amberjacks are normally an olive-green colour or brownish-black in colour. Amberjacks are the largest of the jacks and these fish usually have dark stripes extending from nose to in front of their […]
Species Spotlight: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Name: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Also known as: Tunny, Northern Bluefin Tuna, Giant Bluefin Tuna Scientific Name: Thunnus Thynnus BLUEFIN TUNA Description The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is the top predator and true giant of the sea, reaching sizes in excess of 1000lb this fish reaches lengths the same as a small-sized family car. These warm blooded amazing fish are easily recognized […]
Species Spotlight: Atlantic Salmon
Species: Atlantic Salmon Scientific Name: Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar Also known as: Bay Salmon, Black Salmon, Caplin-Scull Salmon, Sebago Salmon, Silver Salmon, Fiddler, or Outside Salmon. At different points in their maturation and life cycle, they are known as Parr, Smolt, Grilse, Grilt, Kelt, Slink, and Spring Salmon ATLANTIC SALMON Description Wild Atlantic Salmon are anadromous, which means that Atlantic Salmon live in both […]
