I came across a file of photographs in an online account I have. They were from a project of providing stills for a Marine Mammal Network video. The MMN provides support, education, and even protection for a special few pods of Dolphin.
These Dolphin have taught themselves how to hunt by pushing and stranding fish on the shoreline. There are only a hand full in the wild most, if not all, live along the Lowcountry coastline.
Click any image to view full size.
Above this Bottlenose Dolphin pushed a school of fish onto the shore. Then followed right behind grabbing them off the sand.
The next images above show a group from the pod working together. The Dolphin actually cause waves as the work the shore.
I have published other articles in the past about this rare method. Having seen photographs Ellen posted the other day, then finding these, I though it was time to revisit for readers who have not seen this before.
Click this link for an additional informational article published locally.
Below is a gallery of several strandings, click any image for a full size.
Incredible photos! I need to see this in person one of these days!!
Something you will never forget!
Wonderful to see more photos of these! Funny how pink they look on their bellies.
Wow, not living too close to the ocean I’ve never seen that before. Thanks for sharing! William
Even living on the ocean you don’t get to see this. Dolphin teaching themselves an entire new way to feed. While there have been reports of this method in some places, Mexico being one, these are the only known Dolphin pods. My wife photographed an adult teaching her calf last week.
Truly amazing… William this deserves one of your quotes for sure 😀😀