The three dolphins that were in the river in Buratty in April have been observed in the Shannon estuary from a dolphin tour boat. Following the disapearance of the three dolphins from the river in Bunratty we had hoped that we might record them during ongoing monitoring of the Shannon dolphin population this summer. The
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2 June 2013 As part of the celebrations of 20 years of study of the Shannon dolphins, we will provide updates on stories, interviews and events. Last weekend (25 May 2013) the Shannon dolphin known as No 1 – the first dolphin photographed 20 years ago – was recorded in Brandon Bay, Co Kerry as part of an
2 June 2013 As part of the celebrations of 20 years of study of the Shannon dolphins, we will provide updates on stories, interviews and events. Last weekend (25 May 2013) the Shannon dolphin known as No 1 – the first dolphin photographed 20 years ago – was recorded in Brandon Bay, Co Kerry as part of an
To coincide with the IWDG's Celtic Mist arriving in Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim today 31st May to celebrate the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival 2013, IWDG has undertaken a general 10 year review of cetacean and basking shark sightings in the waters around and adjacent to Rathlin Island. Although historically there have been relatively few sightings
To coincide with the IWDG's Celtic Mist arriving in Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim today 31st May to celebrate the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival 2013, IWDG has undertaken a general 10 year review of cetacean and basking shark sightings in the waters around and adjacent to Rathlin Island. Although historically there have been relatively few sightings
Dermot Breen, conservation ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service contacted the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group earlier today with details and photos of a dead beaked whale stranded at Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway. It is a 5m long female and the gender makes species identification tricky as the two teeth in beaked whales only fully
Dermot Breen, conservation ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service contacted the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group earlier today with details and photos of a dead beaked whale stranded at Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway. It is a 5m long female and the gender makes species identification tricky as the two teeth in beaked whales only fully
The IWDG has reported on the resident Cork harbour pod of bottlenose dolphins since they first took up residence in the waters between Weaver's and Roches Point in Febuary 2006. Since then we have validated 142 sightings of this pod and noted the addition of a calf to this group and our monitoring has facilitated
The IWDG has reported on the resident Cork harbour pod of bottlenose dolphins since they first took up residence in the waters between Weaver's and Roches Point in Febuary 2006. Since then we have validated 142 sightings of this pod and noted the addition of a calf to this group and our monitoring has facilitated
Report Update: 25 May 2013 Great to see Northern Ireland get on the basking shark score board (especially afer the day's rugby defeat) with the first record of the season for the provence going to White Rock's beach, Portrush, Co. Antrim, where a single shark was recorded 25/05/13. Report Update: 24 May 2013 Another