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SIGHTINGS

As many as 20 long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) were reported off Fermain on Guernsey's south-east coast which included juveniles. Majority of them were approx 18 ft in length. The pilot whales rested motionless at times and then dived down for a period of time. Although they werent feeding, their usual diet includes cephalopods, including squid. There was also a smaller group that was observed off St Martins Point, approx 6 pilot whales with some . They are normally seen in July/August/September possibly on migration.

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