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Sei whale sighting in the Firth of Forth!

Apr 23, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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A Sei Whale was sighted in the Firth of Forth by Erica Linklater-McLennan on April 11th. Dr Chiara G. Bertulli, Sightings Officer at Sea Watch, had a lovely chat with Erica to know more about this incredible and rare sighting. This is her story! My name is Erica Linklater-McLennan, a

A whale of a dive: the wonder of beaked whales

Mar 11, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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When we think about UK cetaceans, most of us imagine a leaping dolphin or rolling porpoise. But with over 30 species inhabiting UK waters, it’s easy to forget the diversity that surrounds us. The Sea Watch Foundation database currently holds 23,134 sightings of bottlenose dolphins sin

A whale of an appetite

Feb 09, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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Spotting cetaceans in the wild is thrilling. Because the majority of sightings in the U.K are seen along beaches or aboard sea vessels, a quick peak of a dorsal fin is often the only evidence that there are cetaceans in the area. On occasion, however, some fortunate Sea Watchers witne

From Sea To Shore: Strand Feeding

Jun 01, 2015

by John Scoggins

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Beach Hunting as a Foraging Strategy in Orcas and Dolphins If you are an avid whale watcher, I’m sure you’ve seen whales or dolphins feeding a couple times, or at least have some idea of what it’s like: you’ll see one or more animals splashing around near the surface and you may even

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Sei whale sighting in the Firth of Forth!

A whale of a dive: the wonder of beaked whales

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From Sea To Shore: Strand Feeding

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