Duncansby Head ‘Drop In’ Sea Watch

Duncansby Head John O' Groats, Caithness

Come along to Duncansby Head in Caithness and join the countryside ranger looking for whales and dolphins. Use our telescopes and bring your own binoculars to see what we can see from this local sea watching 'hot spot'. Meet by the main public car park at Duncansby Head. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Booking not required. Donations very welcome. For more information contact Paul Castle at paul.castle@highlifehighland.com

National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2022

UK Wide

A staggering 30 species of whale and dolphin have been recorded in our waters, more than a quarter of the entire British mammal fauna but despite this there is little awareness in the UK of the tremendous diversity of whales, dolphins and porpoises to be found around our shores. The aim of Sea Watch's National Whale and Dolphin Watch is to give a general “snapshot” of what can be seen in UK coastal waters over a short period of time. The beauty of this citizen science event is that anyone who is in the UK during this time can be involved! So, whether you are planning a trip to the coast, travelling on a ferry in UK waters, sailing for fun, or just near the coast – you will have the perfect opportunity to take part! We are looking for people to conduct organised watches or events all around the coast but incidental sightings are also always welcome! For more information, visit our National Whale and Dolphin Watch page: https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/nwdw/

Land Watch at Le Hurel

Le Hurel Farm, Jersey

Our Regional Coordinator for Jersey, Bertram will be doing daily landwatches off the Le Hurel slipway at Le Hurel Farm, La Rocque, Grouville Bay. For more information please contact Bertram at bbree@localdial.com

Land Watch at Bullars of Buchan

Bullars of Buchan Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Join Keith for his landwatch at Bullars of Buchan. Park at the car park and walk south along the coastal path to the headland at NK1113.

Land Watch at St Donat’s Bay

St Donat's Bay The Vale of Glamorgan, Glamorgan

The NCI crew at St Donat's Bay will be getting involved with NWDW whilst they are on watch. Feel free to join them during the week. For further details please contact st.donats.bay@nci.org.uk

Land Watch at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Bempton Cliffs Cliff Ln, Bempton, Bridlington

RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Join Poppy and Abbie for daily landwatches through NWDW from 10:00-16:00. They'll be surveying from the main viewpoints and welcome anyone to come along and get involved. For more information please contact poppy.rummery@rspb.org.uk

Land Watch at Castle Parade

Castle Parade Lundy Island

Join Chris and Sharron for their landwatches this year! They are starting their NWDW week on Lundy Island following their annual visit. For more information please contact christosblackmore@yahoo.co.uk

Land Watch at Macduff Marine Aquarium, Macduff

Macduff Marie Aquarium Macduff, Aberdeenshire

Join Marie for daily landwatches during National Whale and Dolphin Watch week. These watches will be part of a formal talk on the local bay that visitors will be invited to attend daily. There will be a certain number of binoculars available to use and observations will take place for around 30 minutes each day. For further details please contact macduff.aquarium@abderdeenshire.gov.uk or call 01261 833869.

Land Watch at New Brighton Promenade

New Brighto Promenade Ian Fraser Walk, New Brighton

Join our Regional Coordinator, Shaun, for Cheshire for his landwatches this year for National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Shaun will be located at the sea wall at the end of the path between the Travelodge and Marino Lounge on the following dates/times: Sunday 24th July from 08:00-10:00 Wednesday 27th July from 11:00-13:00 Friday 29th July from 12:00-14:00 Saturday 30th July from 12:30-14:30 For more details contact Shaun at shaunkeithbryan@hotmail.co.uk  

Land Watch at Wembury Point

Wembury Point NT Car Park Spring Road, Wembury

Join Samantha for her landwatch at Wembury Point in Devon. If you'd like to join please sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-at-wembury-point-tickets-373194664287

Land Watch at Flamborough Head

Flamborough Head Yorkshire

Join Robin Petch, our Sea Watch Ambassador, at Flamborough Head to watch for and learn about the cetaceans of the Yorkshire Coast. Turn up any time, stay as long as you want and be part of this exciting and important annual event which helps us learn more about the status and distribution of these amazing animals around our coast. Robin will be next to the Fog Station, below the lighthouse.

Land Watch at Windy Corner, Capstone Point

Capstone Point Ilfracombe, North Devon

Join Chris and Sharron who will be running organised watches from Windy Corner, Capstone Point on 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st July from 13:00-15:00. If you're in the area look out for the Sea Watch NWDW banner at Capstone Point and make sure to say hello!