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The National
12-06-2025
- The National
NC500: The best whale, porpoise and dolphin watching spots
The NC500 in the Scottish Highlands is no exception to this, with dozens of opportunities available to get out and see these extraordinary creatures. However, those taking on the road trip should be mindful of residents and treat the spots they visit respectively. With that said, here is a roundup of the best places and experiences for seeing whales and dolphins along the popular route. Best places to see whales, dolphins and porpoises on the NC500 Here are the best places and experiences for seeing whales, dolphins and porpoises on the NC500. Dolphin Trips Avoch Dolphin Trips Avoch, which operates outside Inverness near Fortrose, offers day trips out to sea, allowing for possible sightings of marine animals like Ospreys, Red Kites, Seals, Porpoises and Bottlenose Dolphins. Find out more on the Dolphin Trips Avoch website. Hebridean Whale Cruises This offers those travelling along the NC500 the chance to see real-life whales, with visitors only needing to make a simple online booking. Find out more via the Hebridean Whale Cruises website. Eco Ventures Describing itself as the "ultimate wildlife watching adventure," Eco Ventures in the Moray Firth offers visitors the chance to spot marine animals on its custom-built ship. Skipper Sarah, who has around 20 years of experience, and her friendly team will ensure those onboard can experience the thrill of exploring Scotland's natural world. Find out more on the Eco Ventures website. Recommended Reading: Chanonry Point Chanonry Point is a great place to go dolphin-watching, boasting some of the best sightings anywhere in the country. Visitors on Google Reviews agree, with one user saying: "Great wee place to visit with the kids, lots of seats but small car park though." The spot is located on Ness Road in Fortrose.
Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
See photos as Arklow Rugby Club enjoy annual dinner dance
With players and club staff donning their finest frocks and sharpest suits, the conversation and refreshments flowed as attendees enjoyed a wonderful meal, followed by the highly anticipated awards ceremony for the club's men's, women's, and Red Kites senior teams. Presented by Shane Nalty, the club awards saw Tadgh O'Scannail take home Club Mentor of the Year, with Coach of the Year going to Simon Tyner, Volunteer of the Year to Ger Brennan and Club Person of the Year to Dorraine Dempsey. The big winners in the Red Kite awards, presented by Tadgh O'Scannail, included Tagger of the Year and incoming captain Julia Murphy, Players Player of the Year Paul Roche, Most Improved Killian Byrne, Player of the Year Paul Kenny, Top Podcaster Martin Breslin, Top Try Scorer Andrew Banak, Most Positive Influence Sean Sheekey, New Coach Assistant Brian Hooper and Backroom Support and New Team Manager Simon Marah. Finally, The Amazons awards, presented by Shane Byrne and Trevor Prestage, went to Young Player of the Year Alex Byrne, Most Improved Catherine Byrne, Player of the Year Dianne Hunt Byrne, while the men's awards, presented by Anto O'Donnell and Shane Nalty, saw Gordon Prestage (collected by his father Keith) crowned Young Player of the Year, Players Player of the Year going to Eoin Byrne. Created in memory of late former player and beloved teammate, the Adam Slater Player of the Year award went to Tom Scarfe. 'We brought an end to the 2024/25 season in style with our annual dinner dance in the Arklow Bay Hotel,' a club spokesperson said. "Every year at our dinner dance we present awards to our three senior teams; Men, Women, and Red Kites; as well as some individual awards for those people in the wider club, without whom our club would not survive. 'It was a special night recognising team efforts and individual accolades, thanking sponsors, volunteers and supporters, and remembering a teammate and brother who we lost during the year.'
South Wales Guardian
11-05-2025
- South Wales Guardian
South Wales Guardian Camera Club pictures of the week
Our members - and there's more than 880 of you - regularly take stunning photos from all across the Ammanford, Amman Valley, Towy Valley, Gwendraeth Valley and Swansea Valley areas highlighting the local landmarks, wildlife and scenes. Here are some of our recent favourites. An atmospheric view of Talley Abbey. (Image: Carl William) It's the perfect time of year to see the Bluebells in Llandeilo. (Image: Jackie Henry) Taking in the flowers around the cricket club in Ammanford. (Image: Julie Harries) Looking out to Carreg Cennen Castle whilst out on a morning ride. (Image: Kay Hart) An action shot from The British Bird of Prey Centre over the bank holiday weekend. (Image: Geraint Scott Lloyd Williams) A couple of Red Kites spotted from the garden. (Image: Tom Griffith) The sun going down whilst out on a walk from The old school at Garnswllt, around Graig Fawr and onto trig point. (Image: Andrew Ted Williams) If you would like to join and have your pictures featured, search 'South Wales Guardian Camera Club' on Facebook or click here.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- BBC News
Two poisoned Red Kites found dead in Castle Douglas
Police are appealing for information after two Red Kites were poisoned in the south of bird was found dead on Castle Douglas Golf Course on 10 April. A poisoned wood pigeon had been used as bait.A second red kite was found dead nearby on 15 April. The two protected birds of prey had ingested the same type of highly toxic Wildlife Crime Coordinator DS David Lynn said: "The use of this poison in a public area is extremely dangerous and poses a significant risk to anyone who comes into contact with it." Officers are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
BBC News
11-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Black kite from Herrings Green is chased away by wild birds
A bird of prey centre in Bedfordshire is appealing for help finding a missing black Green Activity Farm said Tango was chased off by two wild Red Kites during a display at its site in Wilstead near Bedford on Thursday bird was hatched at the farm about seven years ago and his trainers described him as "a real sweet bird that is no threat to anybody". Tango can be identified by leather straps on each of his legs and those that spot him have been asked to contact the centre. His radio transmitter was found in a field close to his flying have contacted the farm with reported sightings but some have turned out to be the wrong type of trainers are visiting some sightings and they say that once Tango sees them he will automatically fly to Inskip, falconer at Herring Green Activiy Farm, said: "It's concerning because he didn't go without reason, they were dive bombing him and chased him away."He's just got a bit lost. He'll be quite scared, bless him."As soon as he sees one of us he'll be like 'Oh thank goodness' and fly back to us." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
