No two whale strandings are the same it seems. It is fascinating to see how local authorities and communities react to these events which are often unprecedented in living memory in any given place. A dead whale can be a nightmare for local authorities as crowds flock to see it while local councils weigh up
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No two whale strandings are the same it seems. It is fascinating to see how local authorities and communities react to these events which are often unprecedented in living memory in any given place. A dead whale can be a nightmare for local authorities as crowds flock to see it while local councils weigh up
Report III, 08/12/11, 10:00am. Just 10 days after the 1st fin whale stranding ever reported in Co. Sligo on Ardtermon, Raghly on 28/11/11, the IWDG can report that a second, larger 15.3m baleen whale, has also been validated as a fin whale, was reported yesterday evening 7/12/11 on the Maugherow Peninsula, just a few Kms
Report III, 08/12/11, 10:00am. Just 10 days after the 1st fin whale stranding ever reported in Co. Sligo on Ardtermon, Raghly on 28/11/11, the IWDG can report that a second, larger 15.3m baleen whale, has also been validated as a fin whale, was reported yesterday evening 7/12/11 on the Maugherow Peninsula, just a few Kms
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is 21 years old today. It is a testament to the people and supporters of the IWDG that we have achieved this landmark. To mark the occasion we have produced a review document with personal reflections on the work of the IWDG. We also had a fantastic evening on
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is 21 years old today. It is a testament to the people and supporters of the IWDG that we have achieved this landmark. To mark the occasion we have produced a review document with personal reflections on the work of the IWDG. We also had a fantastic evening on
Report II, 1/12/11, 13:00. IWDG have received a report from local whale watch expert, Colin Barnes, that he has just seen a dead dolphin washed up on the island on Lough Hyne this morning 1/12/11. He described it as a medium sized animal, and can confirm that it is a common dolphin. This sighting brings
Report II, 1/12/11, 13:00. IWDG have received a report from local whale watch expert, Colin Barnes, that he has just seen a dead dolphin washed up on the island on Lough Hyne this morning 1/12/11. He described it as a medium sized animal, and can confirm that it is a common dolphin. This sighting brings
Report II, 28th Nov 2011 Despite unsuitable weather for much of the weekend, at least 3 fin whales were still reported from Bunmahon, Co. Waterford on Sun 27th Nov. Sighting courtesy of Declan Clarke. There is little doubt that Waterford remains your best chance of viewing these whales from land. Report I, 23rd Nov 2011
Report II, 28th Nov 2011 Despite unsuitable weather for much of the weekend, at least 3 fin whales were still reported from Bunmahon, Co. Waterford on Sun 27th Nov. Sighting courtesy of Declan Clarke. There is little doubt that Waterford remains your best chance of viewing these whales from land. Report I, 23rd Nov 2011