Dolphin pod of 50 spotted off Caithness coast

A HUGE pod of dolphins has been spotted off the Caithness coast and people are being urged to look out for more.

Spectators estimated there were 50 of the animals close in to the shore at Latheronwheel, heading north at the time.

The bottlenose dolphins are a rare breed to be seen around Caithness because they live further south in the Moray Firth and around the east coast.

It is believed the pod went as far as Forse bay and then went south again.

Caithness Sea Watching volunteers think there might have been a salmon run or another source of food in the area to attract in such numbers.

The group has a Facebook page where sightings can be reported to.

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