Bush Rummager 4,712 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Just spotted this on bird forum. I only drop in there now and again but it seems there's been a fair few sighting recently and of hump backs too. I looked into it a while back and it sounds like its a pod that knocks about to and fro from Iceland. It's something I'd really like to see and not forgetting my Mrs and young girls. Young one's have got a big phobia of Basking sharks so I'd have to work on that first! so, one of nature's big ticks. Anyone on here every been lucky enough yo see them in the wild?. Any tips for getting sightings.. boat trips etc?. long shot i know...? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,603 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 One of them washed up dead last year, looked like it had got it's tail stuck in some fishing gear. They reckon it's an isolated pod and due to their age and sex they will unfortunately die out.......so you best hurry up and go see them mate. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,712 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Bloody hell, what a shame that is. Cheers for the info there Bell. I can't make it this year, already booked to go Scotland but just dipping my toe in this year at Dumfries and Galloway. Went to Skye last year, 500 plus miles from here, so looks like I'd better pull another big un in next year. I know they do come further south, not sure how much though. I do recall reading about one swimming up the Liffey (i think) in the 70's. Got him out in the end. Needle in a hay stack job but you can only try!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDHUNTING 1,817 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Theyve been spotted in north wales I think round bardsey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,712 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Theyve been spotted in north wales I think round bardseyNice one thanks.Just had a quick look.. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/killer-whale-spotted-eating-seal-10367556 Would be nice if there's a web site out there that shows all reported sightings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 4,712 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Worth a look for sightings.. http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogFox123 1,379 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Would be an experience viewing the worlds apex predator. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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