Orcas and Humpbacks, Shetland

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I've been truly spoilt for wildlife encounters the last few days - a pair of Humpbacks (with Risso Dolphin escort) - and then today I had spectacular views of Orcas surfing through waves and breaching a few times.

Several amazing pics from other people on... https://www.facebook.com/groups/shetlandorcasightings/

Orcas, Shetland, October 2018 by John Moncrieff, on Flickr

Orcas, Shetland, October 2018 by John Moncrieff, on Flickr

Humpback Whales, Shetland, 2018 by John Moncrieff, on Flickr

Humpback Whales, Shetland, 2018 by John Moncrieff, on Flickr

Humpback Whales, Shetland, 2018 by John Moncrieff, on Flickr
 
The first pic is amazing, I love the way they can be seen though the water and how they look part of the water.

I had no idea these came anywhere near the UK. In the 2nd pic they look very close to the shore (?) is this from lens compression or do they really risk being so close?
 
The first pic is amazing, I love the way they can be seen though the water and how they look part of the water.

I had no idea these came anywhere near the UK. In the 2nd pic they look very close to the shore (?) is this from lens compression or do they really risk being so close?

Hi, they’re quite frequent up here from May til August then we got the odd later visit. I think there’s seven different pods, but four of them are most regular.

These are about 20 metres from shore but they will come in much closer to grab seals. One guy got a selfie with one just below him on one of the piers yesterday- hopefully this link will work..

View: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpeF17PgrgB/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=x4x2fo9ldnzu


John
 
“Excellent” set of images Sir, liking all of these very much.(y)

George.
 
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