|11-07-2019 pm| Sperm whales and Sowerby's beaked whales in the South of Faial Island

Updated: Sep 30, 2019

During the afternoon expedition of the 11th of July we observed a group of 8-9 Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and a pod of Sowerby's beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens). Beaked whales are difficult to find, so we were very happy with the encounter.

Sperm whale

Sperm whale

Sperm whale

Sperm whale

Sperm whale

Sperm whale

Sowerby's beaked whale

Sowerby's beaked whale

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