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Fishers' involvement is crucial. Image: WDC/JTF

When porpoises and people overlap

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A dolphin called Arnie with a shell

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Common dolphins at surface

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Leaping harbour porpoise

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Holly. Image: Miray Campbell

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Let me tell you the story of an awe-inspiring orca with a fascinating family story...
Humpback whale. Image: Christopher Swann

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Risso's dolphin at surface

My lucky number – 13 years studying amazing Risso’s dolphins

Everything we learn about the Risso's dolphins off the coast of Scotland amazes us and...

Welcome Back Dolphins !

Hi Everyone,

The photo below is a sight for sore eyes, the first visit from dolphins in the Kessock Channel for months. It was a blizzard of snow this morning but as the skies cleared I had this glorious scene in front of me – Kesslet and Charlie hunting in the fast tide and big Scoopy about 100 metres away foraging.

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©WDC/Charlie Phillips

I have a feeling that this is now the proper start to the dolphin season – but there is nothing like mother nature to bring you back down to earth again so I’m crossing my fingers and toes…

Best Wishes,

Charlie.