AS if the partial solar eclipse wasn’t already a sight to behold, one Pembrokeshire photographer was also treated to a spectacular view in the water on Wednesday evening.
Western Telegraph Camera Club member Ashley Tamplin shared a video of three dolphins playing together in the water at Goodwick on the evening of Wednesday, August 12.
The dolphins could be seen twisting and turning together in the water, as well as breaching the surface as they swum along.
Common dolphins are an offshore species but often come close to shore to feed.
The Wildlife Trusts say that they are highly social and normally found in groups, travelling at speed and frequently leaping from the water. They feed mainly on fish and will work together to herd their prey into a ball.
They can reach swimming speeds of around 30 miles per hour when chasing food or bow riding alongside boats.
They are identified by their tall sloping triangular dorsal fin and pale colouring on the lower half of their bodies.
Common dolphins are one of the most abundant species in British waters, with sightings increasing significantly in recent years.
Pembrokeshire is widely regarded as one of the best places in the UK to spot dolphins in the wild, thanks to its spectacular coastline and rich marine environment.
As well as playing around the Waverley, the dolphins also took to bow riding the nearby Fishguard lifeboat, which was out on practice.
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