Young porpoise? Washed up on Thurso Beach.

[Isis]

I'm not sure and the picture isn't very clear or nice to look at - sorry. I think it was about 2 foot long.

Should I be letting anyone know if I find something like this?

[DeHaviLand]

From that picture, it looks more like a salmon, tho its not very clear. Probably attacked by a seal.

[Isis]

No, wasn't a salmon.

The picture really is quite bad - I only had a wide angle lens with me which isn't very good for close-ups....

It was very round - like a tuna fish. But the features were definately whale / porpoise like.

[Seabird]

New Born Porpoise are about 26 inches.
Triangular Dorsal.
A blow hole (not gills)
Tail fluke of a porpoise is horizontal unlike a fish which is vertical.
Any help ?
Colin

[Isis]

New Born Porpoise are about 26 inches.
Triangular Dorsal.
A blow hole (not gills)
Tail fluke of a porpoise is horizontal unlike a fish which is vertical.
Any help ?
Colin

Only thing I can positively say is that inches are about right. this is the only other photo I took. I can't see a blow hole, but I don't see any gills?

[Tugmistress]

Confirmed as one of last years young harbour porpoise. will see if i can find out more.