ORCA would like to say a big thanks to publishers WILDGuides (www.wildguides.co.uk) for their recent donation of £380 from sales of the field guide Whales and Dolphins of the European Atlantic. This book, which focuses on ORCA’s core research areas of the English Channel and Bay of Biscay, has nearly sold out, raising considerable funds for the charity due to donations made from each book sold.

ORCA trustees Neil Walker and Aimee Felus gratefully except the latest donation from WILDGuides

Now ORCA is pleased to announce that it will be launching a new WILDGuides publication – Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific, at the forthcoming British Birdwatching Fair on weekend of 17-19 August. The book, written independently by ORCA’s Dylan Walker and Graeme Cresswell, along with American researcher Todd Pusser, will be launched at our stand, with Dylan Walker on hand to sign copies. Price is £17.95.

This book can also be purchased directly from ORCA.
Cheques should be made payable to ‘ORCA’ for £17.95 plus £2 postage and packing to the following address:
ORCA
17 Embassy Court
Kings Road
Brighton. UK. BN1 2PX.

E-mail: for further details.

• This is the first comprehensive photographic guide to the marine mammals of the North American Pacific (Baja California, Mexico to South East Alaska), covering all 38 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises), 6 species of pinniped (seals and sea lions), and the Sea Otter.
• Its innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help whale-watchers identify any species they encounter, whether they are a beginner or an expert.
• The 38 remarkable colour plates depict typical views of cetaceans at sea. They have been produced using the latest digital image technology and include images of some species never previously published.
• The text covers the key identification features of each species, emphasising the differences between similar species, and includes information on behaviour, status and distribution.
• Colour distribution maps and full colour artwork accompanies the text for each species.
• There are additional chapters on the geography, climate and oceanography of the North American Pacific.
• The book provides extensive information on where, when and how to go whale watching, and a guide to the best places to watch, including four accounts of outstanding days on the water.
• The behaviour section of the guide is packed with amazing photographs of all the key marine mammal behaviours, helping you to get the most out of your whale watching experience or use important behavioural features to arrive at a conclusive identification.
• A donation is made to the American Cetacean Society for every book sold.