National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2022
Would you like to take part in National Whale and Dolphin Watch?
National Whale and Dolphin Watch (NWDW) is an exciting annual marine mammal monitoring event, run by the Seawatch Foundation, that aims to get as many people as possible looking out to sea all around the UK, providing a snapshot of what is being seen in UK waters.
Every sighting you log on Whale Track between Saturday 23rd and Sunday 31st July will be shared with the Seawatch Foundation, helping us to learn more about the amazing diversity of species seen in Scotland. Your records will showcase and represent the region, alongside the whole of the UK, generating vital evidence that is needed to better understand and protect these incredible animals.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED;
Attend online training (info here) and learn how to carry out a dedicated survey on land or by boat and receive training in species identification and data collection (no experience necessary).
When travelling via boat or ferry please use the ‘track your excursion’ mode on the Whale Track app to carry out your own survey using your phone.
While taking a stroll along the coast, have a break and conduct a ‘watch from land’ on the Whale Track app. Take a look at Hebridean Whale Trail for ideas on where to visit.
If you spot something while out and about, let us know by reporting it as a casual sighting on the Whale Track app, or make a note and add them via the Whale Track website when you get home.
Meet other wildlife enthusiasts at organised watches across the area, for more information check out our What’s On page or visit Sea Watch Foundation’s website.
Submit your photos - you can add these to your casual sighting on the Whale Track app or through our new Photo Portal, simply login, find the sighting you’d like to add photos to and click ‘Upload photos in photo portal’. Your photos and videos can help identify individual animals and uncover their movements and life histories.
DID YOU KNOW?
Last year, in the nine days of Sea Watch Foundation’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch survey. you (the amazing Whale Track community) reported almost 500 sightings, with nine species recorded, on the west coast of Scotland. Explore the highlights here.
HWDT’S National Whale and Dolphin Watch events:
GUIDED COASTAL WALK AND DROP IN WATCH AT TOBERMORY LIGHTHOUSE
Date: Wednesday 27th July
Time: 14:00-16:00
Additional info: Join our expert guides for a gentle walk along the coast to Tobermory Lighthouse to find out more about the wildlife that can be spotted around Mull. A member of the team will also be placed at the light house for the duration of the walk, so please come say hi if you are in the area.
Book here to join the coastal walk
GUIDED wildlife watch at glengorm castle
Date: Thursday 28 July
Time: 10:00-12:00
Additional info: Join us to discover the incredible natural scenery, wildlife and history on a guided walk and sea watch at the beautiful Glengorm Castle.