Allan Airey reported seeing a fin whale off Burghead tonight. he had just been watching a group of 3 harbour porpoise when all of a sudden a larger animal came to the surface. a large whale not a minke. he watched it surface a few times in fine calm water.
we await his report of this fine encounter

Some good sightings tis last few days. From Buckie to Cullen bay dolphins were seen during the weekend. good water and sunny daze. up at Chanonry Point Karen ,Remi and Antoine saw their first dolphin , big hello to them see you at Macduff on Sunday.
for all who are going on the boat trips lets hope the weather holds and we see lots.
All places are now booked up. anyone wishing a boat trip please get in touch with us and we can sort something out
all things good
pete

A huge thanks to wildlife photograper Charlie Phillips for a fantastic night at Findochty town hall. 30+ folk were enthralled at his presentation of slides from Dolphins to otters. with some great stories in there as well. Charlie also donated the group some of his new post cards of Kesslet the bottlenose dolphin. the night ended with lots of questions and lashings of tea. Many thanks to to Margaret and Chris at the door and tea's . Ulrike on cakes (home made ). and many thanks to all who came.

Just had the latest newsletter from the marine connection. what a great read lots of interesting issues on cetaceans here and worldwide. from lone dolphins to dolphins in captivity. why not go and have a look at the marine connection web site to see what they are about. you will like what you see.

Thanks to a call from Anna Whtye at Portknockie i saw my first dolphins in ages. fine calm water and there they were, black and shinning in the water well spreadout and heading east. at least 10 but could have been more seen from 0835-0920

3 sightings of bottlenose dolphins yesterday. The Puffin encountered 15+ heading west at 1030 outside Macdff. the gemini Explorer then saw them off Strathlene at 1535 ,prior to that they had seen 4 harbour porpoise off Logie head in Cullen bay. and over at hopem Connel saw 3 dolphins heading west at 4pm off Hopeman. The weather has been excellent and so adding to the encounters. many thanks to Iris and John for thier sightings.

There are still 6 seats left on the Puffin for nexts week survey to Troup head. with one sailing at 10-30 and the other at 2pm lets hope the weather holds. We are all looking forward to the visit of wildlife photgrapher Charlie Phillips to Findochty on Friday the 20th for a slide presentation at 1930. teas Etc after.
entry will cost £2 which is nae bad and a fine chance to see one of Scotlands finest at work.

15+ BNDs seen from the Gemini Explorer this afternoon at 1525-45 heading east off Buckpool. 6 on the bow the rest travelling along. over at Aberdeen Kevin saw 21 BNDs off the harbour and beach also a couple of Harbour porpoise. great day after all the sw wind. good to see the loupers back in our area. Thanks Iris.

Sunday the 29th of April
names for boat to troupe . fancy a wee trip out on the Puffin fae Macduff. 3 hour + trip eastward to see gannets galore and maybe a fin or three. possible extra trip if enough names.
we have a few at the moment.
contact
pete on 01542 833867

Out for a wee wander around the bow fiddle rock and into Cullen bay area. out with Steve and Clare in the caves and down by the shore at bow fiddle. pete got his feet wet. up on the cliff top Ulrike had a quick sighting of a fin surging along eastward at the bow, first sighting of the year for her. The path to Cullen bay is one of the best walks in the Moray firth ,plan to have a longest day of the year eve party there and sleepover also why now us walk from Buckie to Cullen and back in July. blue skies, warm water and sightings a plenty. (touch wood) have a happy easter
pete