This stranding was a large one. I counted 5 Dolphin in the charge, an adult and young calf a little behind in the water. There was not a sound until a huge crashing wave hit shore.
There was a substantial number of fish pushed to shore.
The Dolphins came in shoulder to shoulder, almost in a straight line. I never noticed that before. It was an impressive well rehearsed charge.
In the above it looks like a wall of charging Dolphin.
As they rolled back into the water Dolphin were still grabbing the flying fish.
The strand from start to finish was 9 seconds. That makes me feel a little better when I’m out of focus or miss one.
What a sight! Very impressive!
This is a rare treat, a sight not many ever will see. That said… it was so cool !!
The shore just erupted, water everywhere, you could hear the Dolphins. I’ve photographed feedings before but never one so large. Each Dolphin is 10 – 13 feet long, huge. I still have more work to do, and more trips out. I doubt another stranding like that one.
Ted, These are fantastic! At the moment, I am not sure how I am going to put together my film, but if you give me full size jpegs of all of these, or the ones you like best, I will save them in the project so that I can use them as start to edit.
Will do, I have others to finish yet.
Fascinating, great captures!
Thanks. One of the great wonders out there. Amazed that I get to witness, and document it.
Espectacular¡¡¡Seguro fue un momento increíble.
Thank you very much 🙂