Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch (MWDW) has been at the forefront of marine mammal science on the Isle of Man since 2006.
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Wow wow wow. Risso's dolphins from Shona boat trips today. We would LOVE to hear from anyone out on this trip today and ask you to send in your photos to us. Risso's are the most interesting species of dolphin in our humble opinion. They display an array of highly unusual behaviour including head-standing, head-slapping, tail slapping and spy hopping (popping their heads out of the water) - one was seen spy hopping a few days ago just off Langness lighthouse to have a peek at someone rod and line fishing.Afternoon all.
We had a pod of 6 Risso dolphins join us this morning on the west side of the Sound.
They gave all on board a bit of a show and came alongside the boat to check us out 🐬🐬
We will be putting up a post later for the weekend trips and bank holiday Monday.
Risso's dolphins this morning seen from Shona boat trips
Shona Boat Trips From Port Erin
Some more from this morning trip. 🐬🐬🐬
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/05/2018 | 11:40 | Harbour Porpoise | 1 | 1 |
Bay Fine Port Erin |
Chris Burton Shona Boat trips |
| 24/05/2018 | 11:00 | Risso’s Dolphin | 3 | 10 |
West of the Calf |
Neil Barron |
| 24/05/2018 | 10:45 | Risso’s Dolphin | 8 | 10 |
West of the Calf Sound |
Chris Burton Shona Boat trips |
| 23/05/2018 | 20:00 | Harbour Porpoise | 1 | 60 |
Ballaghenny, Point of Ayre |
Louise Strickett |
| 22/05/2018 | 14:50 | Harbour Porpoise | 2 | 5 |
Calf of Man |
Neil Barron |
| 21/05/2018 | 11:00 | Harbour Porpoise | 5 | 10 |
West side of the Calf |
Neil Barron |
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