Dave the Dolphin?

[dorsettherapist]

Dear all,

Have been lurking on these forums for a long time now, thought it was time I took the plunge and made a post!

So, first of all - HELLO!!

Second - I have recently moved to Dorset, from Kent. I used to live in Folkestone and spent many happy evenings on the beach watching the antics of Dave the Dolphin ( a FEMALE bottlenose!). Unfortunately some idiots couldnt keep out of her way (I personally had a stand up row with some louts who had a speed boat and skinful of beer and were doing "donuts" around her ) and I know that she suffered a serious injury to her tail (I believe that she lost about a third of it). Since moving down here, despite internet research I have been unable to find any news of her and I fear the worst. Has anyone here heard news of her since September 07?

Kind Regards xx

[jack**]

Well welcome im quite new my self and i must say its a great place

As for the Dolphin i do not know but it really makes me wonder how anyone could ever do that to a animal, I just dont get it! i hope the dolphin recovers back to full health.

Jack

[naturegirl]

Welcome to WAB Dorsettherapist!

I live in the South East not far from Folkestone. Dave the dolphin was seen quite recently I believe. Unless my mind is playing tricks on me that is,,, dum de dum de dum de dum.....

Naturegirl

[dorsettherapist]

Thanks for replying

I totally agree Jack - it IS a great place! I learn something new everytime I log in (please - no jokes about old dogs and new tricks!!)


Thanks Naturegirl - I used to go there on the bus every Friday night after work and camp all night on the beach just to catch a glimpse of her - I'll never forget the first time I saw her - the first (and still the only! ) wild dolphin that I have ever seen and I will never forget how magical it was...its good to know she's still out there...

xx

[Kayleigh]

Hi and welcome to WAB.

[tigger]

Hi. I'm a fellow Dorset-ee. We have lived in Corfe Mullen for 4 years now, previously in Poole. Like you I love all things wildlife (see my nature blog etc below), and go to a lot of workshops put on by Dorset Wildlife Trust.... and DERC

Welcome to WAB...

Jane

[dorsettherapist]

Hi Jane and thanks -

Its a very small world - I live in Wareham, just down the road from you!!

I love your blog (amazing pics by the way - the dragonfly one is stunning) and ive signed up for your ebulletin - looking forward to finding some events near me!

Cheers,

Sharon

[tigger]

Hi Sharon

Have you looked on the Dorset Wildlife Trust events pages (click the link to see them) for Marine & Land events happening near you?

Jane