2010

NR2940 : Bottlenose dolphins below Beinn Mhor

taken 14 years ago, 3 km from Lower Killeyan, Islay, Argyll And Bute, Scotland

Bottlenose dolphins below Beinn Mhor
Bottlenose dolphins below Beinn Mhor
The Mull of Oa tide race runs at 5 knots below the SW coast of the Oa peninsula Islay. Dolphins love to play in these currents. Submerged rocky reefs extend out from the headlands making it a treacherous coast for boats and there are no paths along the shore. Sea kayaking is just about the only way to get this view but requires a great deal of experience. Beyond the dolphins the reef is an extension of the great rock fin of Sgeirean Buidhe. Both these dolphins carried the scars of speed boat propellers on their fins and backs.

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Category: Dolphins
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NR2940, 17 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Douglas Wilcox   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 1 March, 2010   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 2 May, 2010
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NR 294 400 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:34.7451N 6:17.6791W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NR 294 400
View Direction
WEST (about 270 degrees)
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