With the wind having swung around to the NE today, things were decidedly cooler than of late. Next to no shelter in the lookout so layers and thermals were much needed and appreciated. I arrived at 10.20am as the tide was dropping and set up the camera. As soon as I looked out over the sea, there were Commons feeding out in the outer tide race that was quickly gathering momentum. More and more came through, and by the time Nadia arrived just after 11am with interns Emma, and Keira, my count was up to an estimate of 150-180 animals.
We continued the survey as wave after wave of dolphin came through, some stopping to feed, whilst others sped through at good speed. Quite a few full breaches, much to the delight of my three companions, and myself of course. Always happy to capture flying dolphins. My estimated tally for the session finished on roughly 280-300 Common Dolphin, but sadly no Porpoise once again. I ended my session at 12.30pm and left the others to see out the final 30 minutes or so.
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