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Harbour Porpoise One of 4 of these, the smallest cetacean, seen on a trip from Gairloch to the Shiant Islands. Very fast up, down and away. Isle of Lewis in the background. Gairloch,Harbour porpoise,Phocoena phocoena,Scotland,Shiant Islands,The Minch Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Harbour Porpoise

One of 4 of these, the smallest cetacean, seen on a trip from Gairloch to the Shiant Islands. Very fast up, down and away. Isle of Lewis in the background.

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The Harbour porpoise

The harbour porpoise is one of eight extant species of porpoise. It is one of the smallest species of cetacean. As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries, and as such, is the most familiar porpoise to whale watchers.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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Uploaded May 31, 2024. Captured May 29, 2024 18:45.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/10.0
  • 1/2048s
  • ISO1250
  • 130mm