30th September After heading back to sea on the 25th, the ‘Song of the Whale‘ continued where she had left off on the 22nd. The first target was a large canyon system on the north slopes of the Porcupine Bank. While sighting conditions were very good, unfortunately no beaked whale sightings were made. One unidentified
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30th September After heading back to sea on the 25th, the ‘Song of the Whale‘ continued where she had left off on the 22nd. The first target was a large canyon system on the north slopes of the Porcupine Bank. While sighting conditions were very good, unfortunately no beaked whale sightings were made. One unidentified
A watch from Ram Head this morning yielded no more big whales but there was a bonus as a mixed group of bottlenose and Risso’s dolphins swam close inshore underneath the cliffs. This latter species brings the total of species seen from this headland to 6 since Saturday’s watch. The fin whales seen on Saturday
A watch from Ram Head this morning yielded no more big whales but there was a bonus as a mixed group of bottlenose and Risso’s dolphins swam close inshore underneath the cliffs. This latter species brings the total of species seen from this headland to 6 since Saturday’s watch. The fin whales seen on Saturday
European nations agreed on Friday to set up fishing-free zones in remote parts of the Atlantic Ocean in the world’s first high seas network of protected areas beyond the control of national governments.
European nations agreed on Friday to set up fishing-free zones in remote parts of the Atlantic Ocean in the world’s first high seas network of protected areas beyond the control of national governments.
Well Cape has for the 1st time in a few years now really come good for IWDG in 2010, with at least two of our three weekends producing excellent sightings, comprising no less than six species, (including basking sharks). Fri. 10th Sept. was as Met Eireann predicted a bit of a wash-out with showers, sea
Well Cape has for the 1st time in a few years now really come good for IWDG in 2010, with at least two of our three weekends producing excellent sightings, comprising no less than six species, (including basking sharks). Fri. 10th Sept. was as Met Eireann predicted a bit of a wash-out with showers, sea
Report update 23/08/10 On Sunday 22nd August the IWDG delivered Whale Watch Ireland 2010. This All Ireland Whale Watch day comprised guided land-based whale watches at 15 sites throughout the four provinces. This event now in its 9th year is one of the largest events on the Irish wildlife calendar and was attended by c1,475
Report update 23/08/10 On Sunday 22nd August the IWDG delivered Whale Watch Ireland 2010. This All Ireland Whale Watch day comprised guided land-based whale watches at 15 sites throughout the four provinces. This event now in its 9th year is one of the largest events on the Irish wildlife calendar and was attended by c1,475