2 - Abersoch to Aberdaron
Pod Razor Shell - Machroes Sands
On a low tide an extensive bed of Razor Shells can be seen near the waters edge.
Walking close to the Razors (Ensis Silique) will sometimes entice them to "spit" or "squirt" water through their siphon.
They normally do this to expel salty sandy water as they burrow into the seabed, and to feed.
The siphon is a tube-like structure with two openings, one to take in water for breathing and feeding, and the other to expel it.
Shells clockwise around the Great Scallop (Pecten Maximus)
are Auger shell, Limpet, Banded Wedge Shell, Common Cockle, Rayed Artemis.
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Machroes Sands is to the south of Abersoch Beach . P near the beach - there is a fee.
Ref: NW 4852
Date: 09/10/2025
Location: SH 317 267
