Killer Whales spotted twice in a week, as orca pod 65s visits Moray Firth
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IN an incredible treat for those who watch Moray's waters, orcas last night hosted their second show this week.
On Monday, watchers in Burghead were treated to a great view of a visiting group.
And last night saw further impressive scenes in what prominent Moray marine wildlife spotter and photographer Steve Truluck called "another incredible evening on the Moray Coast".
In a social media post Mr Truluck, who helped to write the Scottish killer whale photo ID catalogue, said "a few keen eyes" were looking out in Burghead, Strathlene, Portknockie and Findochty after a group was sighted near Wick on Thursday night.
And their efforts paid off, with imposing male Busta and other pod members seen in the midst of a well-choreographed hunt.
The first to sight the killer whales were Angela and Liam Pritchard at Strathlene, Mr Truluck said.
He added: "I was ready for it and drove to Findochty as soon as I received the alert.
"Despite the distance they were out from the coast, it was immediately obvious that Busta, the male from the 65s was present in the group.
"Most of my photos are of him as he was so prominent and unmissable from even a kilometre away."
Mr Truluck said that, due to the quality of the photographs, it was impossible to know how many orcas were present.
However, with Busta in tow, the pod may have been at its full strength of seven members.
"Thank you to everyone who helped each other out last night," Mr Truluck added.
"It was so amazing to see just how many people were out watching between Strathlene and Portknockie.
"This amazing community continues to grow and is a real positive in today’s troubled world."
Mr Truluck is among the active members of the Caithness and Moray Firth Cetacean Sightings group on Facebook.
