Dolphin Feeding

Dolphin Frenzy

A big splash got our attention as we were leaving the USS Yorktown at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum this afternoon. I thought it might be an Alligator, then saw a high splash of water.

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Dolphin Making Big Splash – click photo for larger view

The dolphin made his way up and down the stretch of water that sits between the museum boats and the shore, splashing as he went. Fortunately for me there is a dock that runs parallel to the shore and away I went to follow the unfolding drama.

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Dolphin Feeding – click photo for larger view

A large fish started jumping out of the water trying to stay ahead of the dolphin.

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Fish Trying to Out Jump Dolphin Feeding – click photo for larger view

He got caught!

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Dolphin Caught the Fish- click photo for larger view

Then got away!

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Dolphin Feeding – the One That Got Away- click photo for larger view

Undeterred, the dolphin tried again while a Snowy Egret decided to relocate further from the action.

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Dolphin Splashing Water Over Snowy Egret- click photo for larger view

The volume of water and waves the dolphin splashed up was incredible to watch.

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Dolphin Making Big Splash – click photo for larger view

7 thoughts on “Dolphin Frenzy”

  1. WoW!! Ellen those splash patterns are totally amazing, very cool, thanks for sharing with us 🙂

    1. Thanks, Tai! The amount of water compared to the size of the dolphin and the force to make those patterns is just amazing. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by!

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