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During the survey we recorded six different species of marine mammals, which included an unbelievable encounter with nine killer whales! We also had our first basking shark sighting, bow riding common dolphins and a lunge feeding minke whale!
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce Whale Track has been named as a finalist in the 2018 National Lottery Awards – the annual search for people’s favourite National Lottery-funded projects. You can help us win by voting now!
Read MoreYesterday, in partnership with Mull and Iona Ranger Service and Turus Mara, HWDT’s Engagement Team took guests on a special trip to the iconic Isle of Staffa, home of Fingal’s Cave and a colony of puffins. Read on for all the details.
Read MoreThe season got off to an amazing start with some incredible sightings flying in through Whale Track during April, and our first ever sightings submitted from an aircraft during an aerial whale-watch!
Read MoreAt least five killer whales have been seen in the Clyde today, with a number of sightings coming in through social media channels.
Read MoreRead our sightings report from our Community Sightings Network here, including sightings reported through our Whale Track app launched in August.
Read MoreKeep an eye out! How to record your sightings.
Read MoreTwo male killer whales were spotted today off the North coast of Mull, one being the infamous John Coe.
Read MoreSightings of common dolphins across the Hebrides have reached a new record high according to research conducted by marine conservation charity, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.
Read MoreTwo male killer whales were spotted today off the North coast of Mull, one being the infamous John Coe.
Read MoreWe’d like to say a huge thank you to the 270 people who have between them submitted a staggering 1,400 sightings of 12,000 animals since Whale Track launched back in August! We have been absolutely blown away by the uptake, so thanks to each and every one of you for your support.
Read MoreYou might have heard us mentioned on the BBC One Show last night and part two is due to air tonight (13th September). Here is a little bit more information about the West Coast Community and the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trusts (HWDT) research on this fascinating group of animals.
Read MoreThe Community Sightings Network reported a total of 334 sightings of 1972 whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) in July 2017. Including 11 different species of cetacean, plus basking sharks.
Read MoreA new app from conservation charity Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is set to transform the way that members of the public and boat operators can help gather vital scientific data about whales, dolphins and porpoises – collectively known as cetaceans – off Scotland’s west coast.
Read MoreThe Community Sightings Network reported a total of 127 sightings of 890 whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) in June 2017. Although quiet compared to May (244 sightings), there have been some remarkable encounters this month.
Read MoreOver the last two weeks there have been over 13 sightings of killer whales, totaling 53 animals recorded. This is a fantastic showcase of the importance of the Hebrides for this enigmatic species, and highlights the power of citizen science for monitoring these amazing animals.
Read MoreOn Thursday 6th July, the HWDT team received reports of a deceased minke whale floating just off the coast of Mull. SMASS have confirmed that this female minke most likely died due to entanglement in a rope around her tail.
Read MoreThe Community Sightings Network got off to a fantastic start this month, with 10 Killer whales spotted off Tiumpan head on the 1st of May. May continued to impress with a five-fold increase in sightings compared to April; a total of 237 sightings of 1,205 animals reported.
Read MoreLulu, a member of the West Coast Community killer whales, found dead and stranded on Tiree in Janaury last year, had one of the highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) pollution ever recorded in the species. High PCB levels are linked to poor health, impaired immune function, increased susceptibility to cancers and infertility.
Read MoreOne of the West Coast Community of killer whales, known to HWDT as Comet, was identified as Dopy Dick - the lone killer whale who swam up the River Foyle in 1977. Making him over 60 years old today!
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