High Temps May Be Reason For High Whale, Dolphin #s In Scotland - BBC

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Scientists believe the current heatwave may be contributing to the unusually large numbers of whales and dolphins off Scotland's east coast.

The sea around Aberdeenshire is proving to be a particular hot spot for marine mammals, with many more minke whales recorded than normal.

The whales, which grow to about 28ft, have been seen congregating inshore near Aberdeen and further north. They have also been seen feeding close to the surface in the Moray Firth.

Other unusual sightings over the past week include: a fin whale at North Berwick; a whale, believed to be a pilot whale, at St Cyrus; six Risso's dolphins off Girdleness near Aberdeen and large groups of white-beaked dolphins further offshore. Groups of up to a dozen common dolphins have also been seen at Fraserburgh and a humpback whale in the Outer Hebrides.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/5208438.stm