Comments on: Common Dolphin bow riding a Humpback Whale off West Cork http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/ A freelance writer's online musings Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:35:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Robert A.R. Clouston http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-5428 Robert A.R. Clouston Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:26:05 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-5428 Calvin, Fantastic photos! I have had similar experiences off Gloucester, Massachusetts, where I spent my youth. I respect and admire all who work tirelessly on behalf of whales and dolphins. I submit that public interest and concern for these magnificent beings can be heightened by blending fact with fiction, thereby taking us beneath the waves into a world of magic and mayhem where we could not otherwise venture. Please visit my website www.rarclouston.com or read my blog http://whaleanddolphintalk.blogspot.com/ Calvin,

Fantastic photos! I have had similar experiences off Gloucester, Massachusetts, where I spent my youth. I respect and admire all who work tirelessly on behalf of whales and dolphins. I submit that public interest and concern for these magnificent beings can be heightened by blending fact with fiction, thereby taking us beneath the waves into a world of magic and mayhem where we could not otherwise venture. Please visit my website http://www.rarclouston.com or read my blog http://whaleanddolphintalk.blogspot.com/

]]> By: A very big adventure: fin whale Courtmacsherry | Writing for life http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-4096 A very big adventure: fin whale Courtmacsherry | Writing for life Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:51:53 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-4096 [...] was unbelievably big. Fin whales are regular visitors to the waters off West Cork, and I’ve seen them from boats a number of times, sometimes cruising very close alongside, [...] [...] was unbelievably big. Fin whales are regular visitors to the waters off West Cork, and I’ve seen them from boats a number of times, sometimes cruising very close alongside, [...]

]]> By: Stranded Fin Whale dies in Courtmacsherry, West Cork | Writing for life http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-4061 Stranded Fin Whale dies in Courtmacsherry, West Cork | Writing for life Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:56:03 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-4061 [...] such a huge creature up close… but nothing on seeing them alive in their element on one of the Whale Watching trips off West Cork. Technorati Tags: whale,fin whale,stranding,west cork,Ireland,wildlife,IWDG,environment Like [...] [...] such a huge creature up close… but nothing on seeing them alive in their element on one of the Whale Watching trips off West Cork. Technorati Tags: whale,fin whale,stranding,west cork,Ireland,wildlife,IWDG,environment Like [...]

]]> By: Michael Kane http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-3872 Michael Kane Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:01:58 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-3872 Fantastic, we'll definitely do that. Thanks! Fantastic, we’ll definitely do that.
Thanks!

]]> By: Calvin http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-3867 Calvin Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:22:37 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-3867 Hi Sinéad and Michael, It is pretty amazing, when you catch it right -- although I have to stress there are no guarantees. I've been out on trips where all we've seen are a few dolphins, the ubiquitous seabirds and the occasional seal. Still great trips, but nothing on the ones where you encounter the whales. The best time of year is from around mid-October/November to the end of January -- check out the <a href="http://www.iwdg.ie" rel="nofollow">Irish Whale and Dolphin Group</a>'s site for details of recent sightings reported from all around the Irish coast. If you want more details about trips get in touch with Colin via the <a href="http://www.whales-dolphins-ireland.com" rel="nofollow">mobile number on his website</a>. Hope you get out to see them... it's an incredible experience. Hi Sinéad and Michael,

It is pretty amazing, when you catch it right — although I have to stress there are no guarantees. I’ve been out on trips where all we’ve seen are a few dolphins, the ubiquitous seabirds and the occasional seal. Still great trips, but nothing on the ones where you encounter the whales.

The best time of year is from around mid-October/November to the end of January — check out the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s site for details of recent sightings reported from all around the Irish coast.

If you want more details about trips get in touch with Colin via the mobile number on his website.

Hope you get out to see them… it’s an incredible experience.

]]> By: Michael Kane http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-3854 Michael Kane Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:31:44 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-3854 Wow! We've whale-watched in New Zealand but I didn't realise this amazing array of wildlife was available so close to home. Definitely one for next year. Is it seasonal i.e. is there a particularly good time of the year to go spotting? Wow! We’ve whale-watched in New Zealand but I didn’t realise this amazing array of wildlife was available so close to home. Definitely one for next year. Is it seasonal i.e. is there a particularly good time of the year to go spotting?

]]> By: Sinéad http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-3816 Sinéad Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:36:29 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-3816 This is actually the first time I've heard about whale watching off the coast of Ireland, it's shocking that it's not a more well known fact that all of these amazing creatures come so close to our shores. Pity the season is already in full swing, wish I had the time to go visit. Maybe next year. Great post. This is actually the first time I’ve heard about whale watching off the coast of Ireland, it’s shocking that it’s not a more well known fact that all of these amazing creatures come so close to our shores. Pity the season is already in full swing, wish I had the time to go visit. Maybe next year. Great post.

]]> By: SOHO Links 02/12/08 | SOHO Solo West Cork http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-3813 SOHO Links 02/12/08 | SOHO Solo West Cork Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:48:16 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-3813 [...] you’re looking for a way to take a break from work and recharge your SOHO Solo batteries, West Cork is one of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins, and this is the best time of year to go. What are you waiting [...] [...] you’re looking for a way to take a break from work and recharge your SOHO Solo batteries, West Cork is one of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins, and this is the best time of year to go. What are you waiting [...]

]]> By: Damien Mulley » Blog Archive » Fluffy Links - Tuesday December 2nd 2008 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-3812 Damien Mulley » Blog Archive » Fluffy Links - Tuesday December 2nd 2008 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:19:03 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-3812 [...] so want to go whale watching after reading Calvin’s post on it. And so I have. Booked it after reading Calvin’s post and am possibly freezing some bits off [...] [...] so want to go whale watching after reading Calvin’s post on it. And so I have. Booked it after reading Calvin’s post and am possibly freezing some bits off [...]

]]> By: Calvin http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/comment-page-1/#comment-3808 Calvin Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:53:37 +0000 http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/01/common-dolphin-bow-riding-a-fin-whale-off-west-cork/#comment-3808 Oh... and thanks a million for taking the time to stop by and comment ;-). Much appreciated. Oh… and thanks a million for taking the time to stop by and comment ;-) . Much appreciated.

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