Blonde Ray Egg Case

Back in June we posted a photo of a Blonde Ray eggcase which Mary McGregor had found. It is one of the largest 'mermaids' purses' (or eggcases of Rays, sharks and skates) to be found on British shores. On my recent walk at Saligo whilst I was collecting driftwood, Lynda and Brier were finding yet more mermaids' purses. They found two Blonde Ray cases. I think they were a little smaller than the one Mary found, but sizable nevertheless.
Becky

Blonde Ray Eggcase

Blonde Ray Eggcase

Mary McGregor from the RSPB handed in this large mermaid's purse on Monday. I found this brilliant website with a key for identifying mermaid's purses and think this is the egg case of a Blonde Ray. It is one of the largest egg cases likely to be found on British shores. Our specimen measured approx 200 mm x 90 mm with the horns and 130 mm x 90 mm without them.A great find, thanks Mary (or whoever found it!)

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Becky

Eggcase of Blonde Ray (Raja brachyura)