This was a stranding that involved 3 adult Dolphins. The charge was very successful given the number of large fish driven to shore.
Both Dolphin above have grabbed fish. There were fish flying through the air to escape.
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Big School Of Fish, Dolphins – click to enlarge
Big School Of Fish, Dolphins – click to enlarge
Big School Of Fish, Dolphins – click to enlarge
When there is more than one Dolphin pushing the fish the amount of water displaced is amazing. They create their own waves, real waves.
They are on shore for only a moment, just long enough to grab fish. Then each will roll back into the water. And again, waves and huge splashes of water.
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Big School Of Fish, Dolphins – click to enlarge
Big School Of Fish, Dolphins – click to enlarge
Big School Of Fish, Dolphins – click to enlarge
Big School Of Fish, Dolphins – click to enlarge
Wow, spectacular event!
And once they start a charge the whole thing is over seconds.
What an amazing experience to witness this behaviour Ted!
I’m still working on images to support the video being shot but I have a full days shoot to work on. At times I was in the wrong spot, others spot on.
A wonderful experience