THIS FRIENDLY GROUP of dolphins was spotted off Hook Head in Wexford over the weekend, dancing about and enjoying a cool February morning.
The pictures were taken by award winning photographer Myles Carroll who was out on a charter boat that operates whale and dolphin tours.
As well as a mother dolphin, her calf and some of their mates, he also snapped a pretty big whale.
Martin Colfer, who is the skipper on the boat, told TheJournal.ie that these sightings are not a rare occurrence but they are always a delight for people on his tours.
“There could be anything up to 50 or 60 dolphins in one group and then you go another few miles and there are another 50,” he said.
The large groups of dolphins are generally very friendly, he said, getting close to the boat and swimming alongside.
He said fin whales are also frequently spotted in the waters between mid November and mid February, during herring season.
“People come from all over. Some people think it can only be seen on television or in another country but we have it here in our own country.”
More information on these tours can be found here or by calling 087 2657177.
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