July was a month of intrigue and mystery as we continued our quest to uncover the secrets of Loch Ness. We have two notable sightings to report, each bringing its own flavour of curiosity and speculation. Let’s dive into the details.
Our first sighting this month comes from a dedicated observer who has spent countless hours monitoring the loch through the Visit Inverness Loch Ness webcams. The observer captured a four-minute video of an intriguing event, but due to the low resolution of the footage, the details are less than clear. The still image provided is not sufficient to confirm the observer’s claims, nor does it show the “second object” mentioned.
Without the full video, it’s challenging to make informed comments on the size and nature of the objects observed. However, the description given—objects moving in tandem—suggests a possible explanation. It could be water birds moving in unison, a common sight in many water bodies. Nevertheless, the sighting leaves room for imagination and further investigation. We hope to obtain the full video to analyse it more thoroughly.
The second sighting comes from a witness who captured what appears to be vegetation in a photograph. However, the accompanying statement adds an intriguing layer to the story. The witness described an object that could potentially be an otter or a seal. While otters are not commonly seen near the castle during daylight, and seals are rare visitors to Loch Ness during this time of year, these animals cannot be ruled out.
We have made enquiries with our Skipper of Deepscan, and he is on the lookout for a seal, but nobody has reported one so far. Of course, the head is not described in detail, but I think the observers were close enough to the shore to have recognised a bird, particularly if it was ‘near the shore.’ If the sound did come from the head, then it suggests an otter or seal, though it could come from a bird.
It would certainly be rare for an otter to be seen close to people in daylight, and it is not likely to be seen again. On the other hand, if it was a seal, then it would probably be seen again, and Ali, our skipper, is looking out for it.
This sighting is particularly interesting because of the rarity of such close encounters with wildlife in this area. We are making further enquiries to gather more information about this recent report.
If you’ve had a recent encounter or sighting, we encourage you to share your experience with us using our online forms. Every piece of information helps us piece together the mysteries of Loch Ness.
To learn more about common misidentifications and the wildlife in Loch Ness, visit our experience. Understanding the natural inhabitants of the loch can help differentiate between a mundane sighting and something truly extraordinary.
Stay tuned for more updates, and keep your eyes peeled on the waters!
Feel free to share your thoughts, sightings, or any new information you might have. The Loch Ness mystery continues, and your input is invaluable to the ongoing search for Nessie!
