Midway between
mid-tide and Chart Datum.
Empty shells in a small (1 sq. metre) are of exposed chalk bedrock between the mussel beds. A few days earlier the weather had been inclement with gale force winds. Seagulls are common as well as small waders and the exposed shells would be quickly preyed upon. All them were broken in half and the pairs of shells could not be instantly matched. (On return home with 11 half shells, none of these could be paired.) However, the 'cardinal tooth' was present in a few shell halves, which means that must have recently become exposed (about 2 days ago).
Other Species Present: Mussels,
Cockles, Periwinkles
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