The dolphin pod

There are three pods passing our bay every day. A pod is composed of around 10 dolphins. The first group are usually females with their babies. Half an hour later passes a group of adults, and later  you might find a small group of 4 individuals.

The first dolphin pod

The first group is very shy. They do not like intruders at all. When humans approach these groups the following happens: A dolphin gives a warning sign by hitting with the tail onto the surface of the water. It creates quite a loud splash and is quite audible. Two or three adults come forward and move between the alien and the group. These dolphins are friendly and curious and swim around you once or twice while the group moves quickly away. As soon as the group is back in calmer waters the two protectors join up with the rest of the group.

The next group is a group of adults. These can be very playful, but only after having had a good meal. Otherwise they just rush past.

Then there is the group of four. They seem to disconnect from the second group. When one meets these it can be a lot of fun. Without the young ones and the peer pressure dolphins can really soften up and become very curious and playful.

Now it happens that other pods come and all the pods create a mega pod. These travel down large stretches of coast and it so happens that one doesn´t see them fore a few days. During these meetings the dolphins get into a frenzy. The water vibrates from their energy. They jump, race, and hunt together. And fight for females. This is a mating moment.