First Sightings!
Orcas from Rousay in Eynhallow sound by Craig
Here are the first sightings of the year!
May 2010
Monday 10th - There was a pod of five Orcas consisting possibly of; 1 bull, 3 females & 1 immature. They were seen to kill & play with 2 seals over in Eynhallow sound, Evie. There have been several sightings of Orcas off Rousay, Shapinsay, Kirkwall recently.
Wednesday 12th - A pod of approx 4-5 Orcas seen working as a group & playing with 2 seals between 6pm-7pm off the Brough of Birsay.
Thursday 13th - a pod of at least 8 Orcas off Rerwick Head.
Wednesday 19th - a minke whale heading north towards highest point of Brough of Birsay, not far out of the Bay ( seen by Jo!)
Roger actually went over to the Broch & was able to enjoy them for a while.
Thursday 27th May – 9 Orcas seen between Hoy & mainland during the evening, within sight of shore – reported by a customer of ours.
Thursday 27th May – 5 Orcas seen in the flow near The lash at the end of Waulkmill Bay – thanks to Chris Booth
Saturday 29th May – 2 Orcas seen near Seal Skerry, North Ronaldsay during the evening for about 50 minutes, took a seal – reported by a visitor at the NRBO to Alison
Orcas in Eynhallow Sound taken by Kevin Mccullen
