Common Dolphins

On a cruise southwards via the Sound of Kerrera from Oban, we encountered a small pod of common dolphins, about 6 in number. These are perhaps the same ones that were in and around Oban Bay earlier in the week. They were feeding in the tidal stream near the mouth of Loch Feochan and circled the boat to play when they became aware of our presence. These dolphins have the characteristic pattern of yellowish-tan on their lower flanks, becoming pale grey behind the fin. They swam under the bow of the boat for quite some time, enabling all the passengers an excellent view of them.