Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops erebennus) is in the Oceanic Dolphins family (Delphinidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,257 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin: observations by month (U.S.)
About Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin
Tamanend's bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops erebennus) is a species of bottlenose dolphin that inhabits coastal waters in the eastern United States. This species was previously considered a nearshore variant of the common bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 891 | March | Oct–May |
| South Carolina | 872 | March | Feb–Jan |
| North Carolina | 594 | July | Jun–May |
| New Jersey | 554 | July | Apr–Oct |
| Virginia | 468 | January | Jan–Jan |
| Delaware | 253 | July | Apr–Oct |
| Georgia | 253 | May | Mar–Oct |
| New York | 210 | June | May–Oct |
| Maryland | 151 | July | May–Nov |
| Rhode Island | 6 | July | Jul–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Oceanic Dolphins)
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from June to May.
Where is Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina.