Stranded Whale.

[clydebirder]

Originally Posted by Craig_B

Yes I do know John. Haven't caught up with him in ages and was hoping to get a hold of him in relation to those recent sightings on his beat.

He's pretty busy between his work, raptor work and his wildlife tours, haven't seen him since an SOC meeting a few months ago. I have in the past helped with his Bean Goose study in Slamannan area and joined the CSRSG at his invitation but haven't realy been able to put in the time due to family and work commitments. Would love to get more involved with wildlife protection but spare time isn't something I have in abundance

cheers, John

[Craig_B]

I know the feeling! Fortunately I can spend work time for a great deal of my stuff but there are never enough hours in the day are there? I know a few of the RSG locally obviously.

[Craig_B]

Well (should that be whale?) folks. There have been no further confirmed sightings of our Clyde Whale, alive or otherwise.

A NB Whale turned up in Loch Eil and there were initial thoughts that it may be one and the same however we used your pics of the dorsal and lumbar John and compared it to pics from Loch Eil and were able to discount that theory so thanks for that!

The Loch Eil whale was helped out of the Loch by a technique used for the first time and which can be read about here:

British Divers Marine Life Rescue - News

Craig

[clydebirder]

Originally Posted by Craig_B

Well (should that be whale?) folks. There have been no further confirmed sightings of our Clyde Whale, alive or otherwise.

A NB Whale turned up in Loch Eil and there were initial thoughts that it may be one and the same however we used your pics of the dorsal and lumbar John and compared it to pics from Loch Eil and were able to discount that theory so thanks for that!

The Loch Eil whale was helped out of the Loch by a technique used for the first time and which can be read about here:

British Divers Marine Life Rescue - News

Craig

Glad my images helped, I'm assuming you are talking about the use of Orca sounds to drive the whale out to deeper water, it sounds a good idea if it works. Will check the link now to see if that's what you meant by the new technique, I've been keeping a look out for any indication that the whale from the clyde survived, I hope it did but have my doubts

cheers, John

[Craig_B]

Your pics were a great help. Orca sounds and human sounds were used, looks like the human sounds had more effect though!

[clydebirder]

Originally Posted by Craig_B

Your pics were a great help. Orca sounds and human sounds were used, looks like the human sounds had more effect though!

At least the noise humans make came in useful for something worth while, hopefuly they will be able to fine tune the technique and it helps with the plight of any misplaced cetacean.

[Twitcheruth]

Originally Posted by Craig_B

Well (should that be whale?) folks. There have been no further confirmed sightings of our Clyde Whale, alive or otherwise.

A NB Whale turned up in Loch Eil and there were initial thoughts that it may be one and the same however we used your pics of the dorsal and lumbar John and compared it to pics from Loch Eil and were able to discount that theory so thanks for that!

The Loch Eil whale was helped out of the Loch by a technique used for the first time and which can be read about here:

Thanks for the info and very interesting link Craig,those straits at Corpach are very narrow aren't they.......isn't that where you get the ferry to go to the Mull ferry?
It makes you realise just how many Whales are in our waters at any one time!
Fascinating stuff,thanks for sharing!

[Craig_B]

Sorry Ruth

The NB Whale in Loch Eil was subsequently found dead in Loch Linnhie on the morning of the 9th.

A sad end

[Twitcheruth]

Originally Posted by Craig_B

Sorry Ruth

The NB Whale in Loch Eil was subsequently found dead in Loch Linnhie on the morning of the 9th.

A sad end

That's a shame though probably an expected ending,thanks for letting me know Craig.