Things are going swimmingly for this baby dolphin, the second to be born at Dolphin Quest within a fortnight.

Mother Bailey, an 18-year-old Atlantic Bottlenose, gave birth to the calf at the Bermuda Maritime Museum's Keep on Sunday at 11.35 a.m.

It is her fourth calf, having previously given birth to Somers, aged nine; Malabar, aged six; and female Ely, aged four.

Roma Hayward, Marine Animals manager for Dolphin Quest Bermuda, said: "Bailey is an experienced mom and had it all under control right from the start. She was steady throughout the whole experience and came by the trainers for a rubdown from time to time.

"Mom and calf are doing great as they take time to set up strong nursing patterns and form the bond that will lead to a healthy life for the calf."

Meanwhile, Dolphin Quest's marine mammal specialists and volunteers continue to monitor the progress of Cirrus and her baby — born on May 23. Cirrus, aged 33, delivered her calf rostrum (head) first, which is rare, but mother and baby are doing fine.

The crew will now monitor Bailey and her calf in a round-the-clock watch for the next few weeks, checking respirations and nursing times.

The first few months of a young dolphin's life are critical, as babies learn to nurse and mothers and calves establish nurturing bonds.

Dolphin Quest invites you to visit the Keep to view the two new additions first-hand. During June it is also offering two new programmes, allowing guests the opportunity to get in the water with the moms and babies or to take part in a lagoon-side presentation.

For information visit www.dolphinquest.org.