August 2007

Sorting out some pics from my holidays I came across this and thought I'd share it with you.

I thought it was so lifelike, whoever carved it is obviously an artist with a love of seals because it is so beautifully, and accurately, carved.

You may see it too, if you ever visit Iona!

Bob

07/08/07

Johnshaven Sea Fest (11/08/07) attendance cancelled due to unavailability of Medics. Too many of us busy otherwise!

08/08/07
Minke Whale (Adult) + Minke Whale (Calf) spotted together 2 miles offshore from Scurdiness Lighthouse, Ferryden. Feeding with no confirmed directional heading. Thanks to the local fishermen (you know who you are) for keeping us posted on their whereabouts.

Allan Muir (acting Co-ordinator for Elaine)

09/08/07

Our single Minke Whale observed yesterday at 09.30hrs at Lunan Bay, heading North towards Salmon nets.

Sue and Paul Horne
 

10/08/07

5-6 Dolphins 09.45hrs at St Cyrus. Observed by Medics Sue and Paul Horne who gave us updates on yesterdays Minke Whale above.

15/08/07
Minke whale adult and calf still with us. Spotted today in Montrose Bay at 14.30hrs by Medic Elaine Roft and Volunteer John Roft. Directional heading at time of sighting (South). Last seen approximately 2 miles offshore from Scurdie Ness Lighthouse heading North again! It would appear that the whales are circling the buoys and creels and feeding. Also spotted, 2 dolphins at the "Ledge" heading North.

Elaine & John Roft

31/08/07
Medic Thom McNeil will attend the Dundee Flower show at Camperdown Park on Sunday 2nd September, providing advice to interested members of the public on safety and the do's and don'ts prior to, and during any time spent at sea. This advice and service falls under the category "Sea Check" which Thom undertakes as a member of the Wormit Sailing club.

Medics Paul Horne and Rebecca Chambers were scheduled for seal training at the BDMLR seal Hospital in Ullapool from 21st - 23rd September. As most of the pups are now self feeding with some due for release, Jamie Dyer felt that it would be a wasted Journey for the Medics. Their training has now been provisionally scheduled for the grey pupping season (dependant on pups in at the hospital at the time of medics availability).