Moray orca sightings wow whalespotters
A close encounter with hunting orcas on the Moray coast has been captured by an onlooker.
Debby Thorne, a volunteer for Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Shorewatch project, caught several whales on camera at Findochty, Bow Fiddle Rock and Cullen.
Alerted to the orcas on the evenings of Friday, June 6, after they were spotted heading east from Lossiemouth, Debby said onlookers got a “great view” of the impressive animals.
“We had been alerted there were orcas at Lossie heading east so headed to Findochty,” she added.
“They came across the Moray Firth towards us - probably looking for seals - they were hunting close to the rocks so we had great views.
“They continued down to Bow Fiddle - again great views and into Cullen across the bay.
“Lots of people were out and able to get great views of them.”
Orcas are known to eat a significant amount of fish, but will also predate harbour and grey seals like those in colonies along the Moray coast.
