Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is coming to Orkney and the team will be running a series of events.

Join them at one of their Social Shorewatch drop-in sessions. On the day you will be able to meet the team, ask any questions and talk to other watchers:

Sunday 3 August 2025:

  • Yesnaby, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Stromness, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Monday 4 August 2025

  • Hoxa Head, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tuesday 5 August 2025:

  • The Gloup, 12 noon - 2:00pm
  • Broch of Gurness, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Wednesday 6 August 2025

  • Yesnaby, 10:00am - 12:00m noon
  • Stromness, 1pm - 3pm

The team is also holding their next training session. Sign up to learn how to identify different species and about volunteering as part of Shorewatch. It is also an opportunity for a refresher for anyone who has been involved before.

  • Monday 4 August, Stromness Library 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Fill out their Google Docs form to register for the training.

For more information, email shorewatch@whales.org or call Katie on 0730 584 4300.

View the WDC flyer.

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