A DEAD minke whale has been spotted near North Berwick Harbour this afternoon.

Source: https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/23466715.north-berwick-dead-humpback-whale-spotted-near-harbour/?ref=rss

Common minke whales are the smallest of all baleen whales, and although it is not unusual for several to be found in close proximity to each other in feeding grounds off the west coast of Scotland, they are happy in their own company.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2023/04/21/dead-minke-whale-removed-from-beach/

Renowned for their agility and inquisitive nature, minke whales captivate with their smaller size compared to other baleen whales.

Source: https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/23603846.first-minke-whale-10-years-spotted-cardigan-bay-wales/?ref=rss

The minke whale, with a sleek body with a brownish-grey color, feeds in the ice-covered or nearshore waters around Antarctica and migrates to more temperate or tropical climates to breed.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/study-explains-mealtime-for-the-minke-whale-the-oceans-littlest-giant/article_cec43dfb-48cb-5e1e-9486-170e426b94f7.html