‘Massive’ walrus spotted enjoying sunshine on Scottish coast
The unexpected visitor had hauled itself on to rocks in the Treshnish Isles, near Mull.
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Your support makes all the difference.A walrus has been spotted basking in the sun on the west coast of Scotland.
Creel fisherman Lorn MacRae came across the Arctic animal hauled out on rocks in the Treshnish Isles, near the Isle of Mull, on Monday.
Based on photographs taken of the visitor, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) described the walrus as “massive”.
It is not the first time the creatures have been spotted around the UK’s coastline.
In December and early January, a walrus nicknamed Thor was seen on the south and east coasts of England, before turning up in Iceland last week.
HWDT, a marine charity that has been monitoring wildlife off Scotland’s west coast for more than 25 years, said Monday’s sighting was the first record of a walrus on its database.
The group has asked anyone who encounters the walrus to report the sighting on the app Whale Track.
This will allow the animal’s movements and overall health to be monitored.