They are seen in larger groups than bottlenose dolphins and these superpods can contain over a hundred of individual dolphins.
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Delphinus delphis
Common dolphins are seen every year off the West Coast of Scotland.
Discover more about the Common Dolphin
When to see
All year round but closer to shore in summer.
Where to see
West coast of Scotland
Did you know?
Common dolphins are smaller that bottlenose dolphins and can be identified by their distinctive hour-glass marking on their sides.
When to see
All year round but closer to shore in summer.
Where to see
West coast of Scotland
Did you know?
Common dolphins are smaller that bottlenose dolphins and can be identified by their distinctive hour-glass marking on their sides.
When to see
All year round but closer to shore in summer.
Where to see
West coast of Scotland
Did you know?
Common dolphins are smaller that bottlenose dolphins and can be identified by their distinctive hour-glass marking on their sides.
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