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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

The power of harbour porpoise poo

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Holly. Image: Miray Campbell

Meet Holly, she’s an incredible orca leader

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

A story about whales and humans

As well as working for WDC, I write books for young people. Stories; about the...
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...

Fleeting Glimpses…

Hi Everyone,

The weather up here in Scotland is really rubbish just now, with bad storms and snow on higher ground. A few days ago, however I had a surprise visit from Kesslet and her baby in the Kessock Channel – Kesslet looked as though she was hunting for sea trout and another dolphin, possibly Charlie, who was further down near the Kessock Bridge. It was really grey and there wasn’t much light for photos so apologies for the poor picture. On saying that – the camera technology now is so good that only a few years ago, given the terrible light conditions I simply couldn’t have taken any sort of useable photo.

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Keep warm and safe wherever you may be !

Best Wishes,

Charlie.