If you are lucky one of the seals will push lots of Whitebait onto the sand for you to shovel into a carrier bag and take home for tea. The only really ethical source of whitebait you can have.

Tom Stockwell

July 30, 2023

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Beautiful beach, steep climb down so take care.

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Location: Stokenham, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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