WATCH: Orca feeding frenzy in South Mainland
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday as orcas enjoyed a feeding frenzy on ducklings in Levenwick. Many got close up photographs and videos of whales,…
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Shetland awarded IMMA status
Shetland has officially been recognised as an important marine mammal area (IMMA).
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WATCH: Orcas hunt west of Foula
Around 20 orcas were spotted splashing their tales and hunting alongside the solans (gannets) west of Foula by Whalsay fishing crew on the Zephyr.
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Orcas draw large crowd in Lerwick
The 65-pod made Lerwick their residence yesterday (Thursday) after being spotted on a number of occasions throughout the day.
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WATCH: Orca come right alongside fishing vessel off Skerries
A large number of orcas were seen by Whalsay fishing crew on the Zephyr off Skerries last night (Sunday) with one coming right alongside the
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WATCH: Orcas cruise through Laxo ferry terminal
Shetland’s 27 pod were seen swimming closely alongside spectators feet at Laxo ferry terminal this afternoon.
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Orcas snapped south of Shetland
An eagle-eyed photographer caught this snap of orcas yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. The photo was taken south of Shetland and it is believed to be an…
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Orca reportedly rams into yacht off coast of Shetland
An orca has reportedly rammed into a yacht which was sailing from Lerwick to Bergen, The Guardian has reported. It is believed to be the…
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Tour boat passengers enjoy encounter with orca pod
Lucky passengers on the Seabirds and Seals Noss boat tour enjoyed a great view of a pod of killer whales. The sighting on Friday last…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Shetland Wildlife’s incredible footage of orca pod off West Mainland
A few minutes of aerial footage by Hugh of what was an incredible all-day encounter with the 27s Orca pod off the west Mainland yesterday….
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Orcas put on show as one man bags memorable selfie
Wildlife lovers have been out in force this weekend with numerous orca sightings reported. And one lucky person got closer than expected, managing to snap…
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WATCH: Intrepid Leith gets up close to ‘amazing’ orcas
An intrepid isles swimmer has spoken about the moment he came face to face with an orca in the deep blue waters of a Norwegian…
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Stay clear of whales, wildlife watchers are told
Boat owners have been reminded to stay clear of whales to ensure they remain within the law.
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Orcas put on a fine show off Levenwick
Many wildlife watchers were treated to a great display of killer whales in waters off Sandwick and Levenwick last night.
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