BBC Wildlife Magazine

BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND

The Azores, Alaska or Antarctica may well be the first destinations that spring to mind for the ultimate whale- and dolphin-watching experience. However, the UK and Ireland’s seriously impressive marine mammal list can put our small collection of islands, on a good day, almost on a par with these more established, exotic locations.

While unpredictable weather conditions close to home can make cetacean-spotting tricky at best, we now have a better understanding

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