Pod of orcas spotted between Dunoon and
Gourock, thought to be hunting seals or porpoises
Sun 22 Apr 2018 14.32 BSTLast
modified on Mon 23 Apr 2018 00.55 BST
A pod of killer whales has been spotted in
the river Clyde apparently hunting seals or porpoises.
Images and videos have been posted on social
media over the weekend of about half a dozen killer whales, or orcas, between
Dunoon and Gourock.
Lindsay Moss was on a Western Ferries service
on Saturday when they made an appearance. Her footage shows
three orcas, including what appears to be a youngster, rising to the surface
before disappearing again.
Orcas are sociable animals that travel in
groups of up to 50. Although they are frequently seen near Arran in the Firth
of Clyde, they have not been regular visitors to the upper Clyde for many
years, experts say.
It is thought they were attracted to the area
due to its abundance of food – porpoises and seals.
In the UK, killer whales are seen most
regularly around the Shetland and Orkney islands.
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