A whale of a time in Wales

Fin whales are being spotted more and more frequently in Welsh waters leading experts to believe their migratory patterns might be changing. Welsh waters offer these majestic creatures good feeding and freedom from persecution typically during late autumn and winter although they have been spotted during the summer months too. They grow up to 80' long and 80 tons in weight blowing water spouts up to 30' when they surface to breathe and usually travel in pods of 2 - 7. Two were spotted from the bridge of the Stena ferry on route from Pembrokeshire to Ireland on 20th Jan 2011. 
Regular ceacean surveys off the Pembrokeshire coast have also recorded sightings of  fin, minke and humpback whales as well as orcas, rissos, dolphins and super pods of common dolphins.