12.06.2019 – Seasonal specialty
June 23, 2019
14.06.2019 – Glitter
June 25, 2019
Today there was always a bit of nature magic for our guests.
On this grey morning, we went in search of Sperm whales, dolphins and Pilot whales but what we found was a Tropical whale (Balaenoptera edeni) that crossed our path. An experience full of quietness yet of powerful magic. A short flying visit from the Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and the admiration of the diving Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) in the distance made our morning guests stand still. 🙂
The afternoon was dedicated to the dolphins. We started with a large, very active group of Common dolphins, who romped in the waves. There was a lively co-existence between the animals and again with our boat. Such a lively magic. Then the intensity level rose again because the rare guests, our Rough- Toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis), showed off their cuddly side. In their typical way these dolphins perform their specialty: the synchronized swimming in a masterly way. In some photos you can see another peculiarity of these animals. Rough-Toothed dolphins have a white “lips” drawing, along the edge of their beaks, there is a white line, giving the impression of white lips. This group of our far too rare visitors, flattered the boat properly. So cute, so close, so friendly. True magical magic!
By Fatima Kutzschbach
Sightings of the day
Ribeira Brava
09:00 Tropical whale, Common dolphins, Sperm whales
13:30 Bottlenose dolphins, Common dolphins
Stenella
09:00 Pilot whales, Common dolphins, Tropical whale
15:30 Common dolphins, Rough-Toothed dolphins
