An unusual stranding took place this week off the east coast of Scotland. After the pilot whale and minke whale live strandings earlier in the week, Scottish cetacean enthusiasts will be interested to hear that the body of a pygmy sperm whale was discovered off the Banffshire coast.
A juvenile minke whale was found stranded near Torryburn in Fife this morning. The animal watched closely and kept wet by British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and fire crew until the decision was made to euthanase the animal. Click here for more information on what to do if you f
SWF Observer, John Kinsman reported a 15ft pilot whale stranded Crammond Island near Edinburgh this morning (9.30 am). The animal was on its side and reportedly going around in circles. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) attended rapidly. Update (4/09/2013) Unfortunately, thi