Whales in Wales is the place on the internet to find out about sighting of cetaceans – Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises – around the Welsh coast.
- Catch up! Strumble diary and Fishguard Harbour.
by noreply@blogger.com (Whales in Wales) on May 14, 2026 at 12:59 pmIntrepid local Yachtsman Ian Hotchin reports: Cliff. Saw 3 or 4 bottlenose dolphins North of the breakwater on Tuesday 12/5/26. Bottlenose dolphins usually turn up late spring/early summer but this year they were quite early with Holly/Kens sighting on April 24th. Another sighting By lloyd this morning 14th off the harbour enterence looks like they are likely to be a regular feature of this blog in the coming months.Having returned from a week up north in Barmouth Fran and I had a look at Strumble on Sunday . Despite a gnarly sea we did briefly spot around half a dozeen porpoises around what we call the sweet spot out from the lookout.
- Strumble Diary 03/05/2026by noreply@blogger.com (Ken Barnett) on May 13, 2026 at 2:15 pm
Well this morning felt more March than May. A chill NW’ly wind was rattling around the lookout. It did however mean large swells running against the tide, which is my favourite conditions for shooting porpoise. To catch the tide today did mean a 7.30am start and almost straight away I was sighting Porps out in the tide race. They were all distant though and I’m still very much missing my big 800mm lens which is in Glasgow being repaired, but hopefully back in my hands in the next couple of weeks. No dolphin sightings today but lots of bird movement with hundreds of Manx Sheerwater, good numbers of kittywakes and the usual skanes of Gannets. By 08.30 the action had died away and I finished my session at 09.00.
Events
- A Week Of Spooky ActivitiesCome join us at Ocean Lab between the 24th-31st October for a week of thrills and spooky events! A-SCARIUM: Aquarium After Dark Dive into the depths and get spooked at A-Scarium: our Halloween-themed Aquarium After… Read more: A Week Of Spooky Activities
- Porpoise PicnicWe hosted a social survey at Strumble Head, allowing the public to get involved with Porpoise surveys and get to know the team at Sea Trust.
- Guided Marine Wildlife SurveyJoin us for a guided marine wildlife survey at Strumble Head on Friday 30th May 10:30-12:00! Learn about Pembrokeshire’s cetaceans and how to ID them with one of our marine biologists, then have a go… Read more: Guided Marine Wildlife Survey
Blogs
- Building Coastal Resilience: The Power of Saltmarshes to Protect Our CoastsWritten by Abbie Mcknight, Sea Trust Intern Our coastlines are at the heart of life in Wales — offering wellbeing, recreation, food, tourism, and a deep connection to nature. With over 2,740 km of coastline, it’s no surprise that around 60% of the Welsh population live close to the sea. Yet these treasured areas are facing increasing pressure…
- Terrapins: The fascinating semi-aquatic turtles you never knew you loved
- Skomer: Pufffins, Porpoise and PolicyMy first encounter with Welsh marine life was on a small boat skipping past Skomer Island’s cliffs, age 10 with my family, while visiting St Brides across the bay. To my amazement, Puffins whirred overhead in massive numbers, seals bloomed in the swell of the waves, and dolphins skipped in the wake of the boat, making the place feel incredibly alive. Back then, I thought Skomer was just a place where wildlife gathered by chance, for tourists to enjoy…
- Atlantic Torpedo Ray (Tetronarce Nobiliana)Meet the ray who can make you tingle without ever touching a plug: the Atlantic Torpedo Ray (Torpedo nobiliana). This beautiful ray can be found throughout the Atlantic Ocean, and as the ocean’s waters warm up due to climate change, these interesting organisms may be found in Welsh waters in the future; however, they are relatively easy to miss unless you know what you’re looking for…
