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Are there dolphins in Cromarty Firth?

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Are there dolphins in Cromarty Firth?

It’s Chanonry Point, Cromarty, near Inverness. Sightings of the Moray Firth Dolphins are highest in the Chanonry Point area because it’s a favourite spot for dolphins to find food. The Moray coast is not only famous for bottlenose dolphins, but also harbour porpoises and even whales, especially the Minke whale.

What is the best time to see dolphins at Chanonry Point?

rising tide
Dolphins in Chanonry point appear around the rising tide time and the best time to see them is 1 hour after the low tide time.

What dolphins are in Moray Firth?

The Moray Firth is home to about 200 bottlenose dolphins. The most northerly population in the world, these are a robust and hardy bunch of dolphins.

Where is the best place to see dolphins in the Moray Firth?

Chanonry Point
Chanonry Point near Fortrose is one of the best coastal vantage points in Europe to spot the wildlife of the Moray Firth. Look out across the firth just as the tide starts to rise, and you are highly likely to spot dolphins as they swim in-land to feed.

Do bottlenose dolphins live in Scotland?

The most familiar of the dolphins and the most likely to be seen from British shores, the bottlenose dolphin is found all round the world. In the UK, the best places to see these dolphins are the Moray Firth in Scotland, Cardigan Bay in Wales and the coasts of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.

Can you swim at Chanonry Point?

Chanonry Point is one of the best spots in the country for watching dolphins and although it is frowned upon to attempt to get in the water with them swimmers at the nearby Rosemarkie beach can often see them popping out of the sea not far away.

When can you see Moray dolphins?

Dolphins at Chanonry Point can be seen at anytime (and not at all!) but the best time to see them is usually on a rising tide. From around 1 hour after low tide, the tide turns and dolphins start to chase fish in.

Where can I see dolphins Inverness?

Where To Go Dolphin Watching in Inverness

  • Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Situated in the heart of Inverness itself, this spot is an excellent place to start dolphin spotting.
  • North Kessock.
  • Chanonry Point.
  • WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre.
  • Cromarty Firth.
  • Moray Firth.

Are bottlenose dolphins endangered in Scotland?

Scottish Bottlenose Dolphins are characterised as vulnerable Globally the bottlenose dolphins are characterised as “least concern” on the IUCN red list.

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