Harbour porpoise
This weekend we’ll be spotting something other than birds on the reserve.
As part of the National Whale and Dolphin Watch, experienced watcher Emma Howe-Andrews will be on the reserve to observe and record any passing porpoises, dolphins and whales. Visitors are welcome to join her on the cliff tops on Sunday 29 July,between10am and 2pm, and do their bit to help protect these fabulous creatures.
This is the 11th year the watch has been held, helping to build a picture of the cetaceans (whales, dolphins and harbour porpoises’ posh name) that are living or visiting our coastal waters. Any sightings will be added to the national database that is used by government and other conservation groups, and helps develop effective conservation policies.
A total of 29 species of whales, dolphins and porpoise have been seen in UK waters including a dwarf sperm whale seen in UK waters for the first time last year.
If you have time to spare, assisting Emma is a great way to whale away an hour or so (oooh, sorry).
www.seawatchfoundtion.org.uk
Oh that is a shame but keep looking...cheers
Paul
Hello, I spoke with the frontline team at the visitor centre on Monday and sadly we drew a blank. Nothing recorded on the day. However, we do have the occasional porpoise sighting that has us all leaving our desks and dashing to the cliff edge to catch a glimpse. It's a joy when it happens.
Do you have an update about what was seen please Maria?