Dolphins

This pod of dolphins swam beside Alasdair MacLachlan's boat yesterday, accompanying him from Mingary Pier to Macleans Nose. Alasdair is one of our two local commercial fishermen - his boat, the Sylvia T, has featured on the Diary - his main catch being prawns.

Yesterday morning the sea was almost flat calm, ideal conditions for watching dolphins. At this time of year, there's a good chance of seeing them from a boat. They've been spotted recently from the Kilchoan-Tobermory ferry

The Sound of Mull is famous for the clarity of its water, this being one of the reasons why it is such a popular dive area.

To quote Alasdair - "All this happened before a rib came flying past me." Oh dear!

Despite this, he also comments, "Not a bad day at the office."

Many thanks to Titch and Morven for photos and story.