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Whale Track Stories: Zoe’s unusual tip off
Whale Track Stories: Zoe’s unusual tip off

Zoe Stevenson, a member of the Whale Track community who reports sightings whilst working with Hebrides Cruises, shares some highlight lunge feeding minke sightings, including one, thanks to a rather unusual tip off

Coastguard exercise © Zoe Stevenson

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Sightings, Guest ArticlesSadie Gorvettmarine mammals, what can you see, scotland, what can i see in Scotland, hebrides, Hebrides, wildlife, wildlife watching, minke whales, whale track stories, whale track, sightings, coastguard, helicopter
Silurian Season Highlights: 2023 Achievements
Silurian Season Highlights: 2023 Achievements

Over 90 people joined an expedition during the 2023 field season. Trained in data collection and survey protocol, these citizen scientists joined a community of people - stretching back over 20 years - helping to improve the understanding of whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks off Scotland’s west coast and safeguard them for future generations.

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Silurian, Survey SummariesJenny HampsonScot, whale watching with a difference, what to do on Mull, wildlife, wildlife holiday, wildlife experiences in Scotland, expedition, research expedition, experience in the field, explore the Hebrides, siluri, Scotland, Hebridean wildlife, Hebrides, West Coast Community, Kill, acoustic, minke whale, photography, holiday with a difference, sailing holiday, adventure holiday
Whale Track Stories: Hannah's basking shark highlights
Whale Track Stories: Hannah's basking shark highlights

Hannah Mcvicar, who reports what sea creatures she’s spotted through Whale Track, shares some memorable sightings from this season, including an unexpected encounter with 8 basking sharks!

Basking shark image © Hannah Mcvicar

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Sightings, Guest ArticlesSadie Gorvettbasking shark, basking sharks, basking shark scotland, marine mammals, marine education, what can you see, scotland, what can i see in Scotland, where to see basking sharks, hebrides, Hebrides, responsible tourism, wildlife, wildlife watching, good behaviour
Our 2023 Volunteer Team
Our 2023 Volunteer Team

Each year HWDT’s core team is joined by a group of volunteers who help out with all things whale and dolphin over the summer. They are integral to the charity and are an invaluable part of the team. This year, our volunteers have come from a diverse range of backgrounds, all bringing different skills and aspirations to the charity, but what have been their highlights so far?

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Guest Articles, Events & Outreach, The Hebridean Whale TrailMorven Summersvolunteering, volunteer, scotland, tobermory, things to do Mull, Things to do Tobermory, wildlife
From Hull to Mull - My Experience Moving To Volunteer with HWDT
From Hull to Mull - My Experience Moving To Volunteer with HWDT

Jess Mather shares her experience of moving to Tobermory to volunteer with HWDT, joining the team as Outreach Assistant for the summer. Jess shares her thoughts on adjusting to island life after graduating from her Marine Conservation degree.

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Guest Articles, Events & Outreach, The Hebridean Whale TrailSiobhan Moranvolunteering, volunteer, scotland, tobermory, things to do Mull, Things to do Tobermory, wildlife
Whale Track Winter Sightings Round-Up
Whale Track Winter Sightings Round-Up

Check out what’s been reported over the winter by our wonderful Whale Track community. Recording whale, dolphin and porpoise movements over winter months is crucial to building a year-round understanding of how these creatures use our waters and document any changes over time. A huge thank you to all our Whale Track reporters for helping undertake this vital work!

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