Whale Report - Sat Nov 27

Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
Another wonderful day on the Channel, albeit a bit chilly and moderately breezy.

 

The Condor Express ran east again today, and found lots and lots of amazing activity which is described below.  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Today's sightings include:
2,500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
1 Humpback Whale  (including a BREACH!)

6 MInke Whales
500 California Sea Lions (acting like, and mingling amongst, the Common Dolphins) 
 
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel and the northern Channel Islands while the weather is spectacular.  Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-888-77WHALE      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 805-882-0088 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              805-882-0088      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip and most weekends/holidays will be available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Re: A Glorious Whale of a Day for Dolphins! Black Friday, November 26

Yes, I do actually know how to spell "porpoise."  As in the sentence:  "I did not make that typographical error on porpoise."

 

:-)

 

Thanks, ASJ !

Bob

 

Hey John, are you asleep?  You usually catch this stuff!

 

 

 

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 4:46 PM, Condor Express <condorexpress02@gmail.com> wrote:

Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
What a glorious day!  Bright skies and calm seas, with clear visibility for miles and miles, and the Condor Express ran east again today.  We found lots and lots of amazing activity which is described below.  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Today's sightings include:
3,500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
8 Minke Whales 

10 Dall's Porpise

1 female Sea Elephant
500 California Sea Lions (acting like, and mingling amongst, the Common Dolphins)  

 

For birders:

Lots of Common Murres in the Channel today

No sign of that Ancient Murelet that had been reported yesterday

Several Buffleheads in the harbor
 
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel and the northern Channel Islands while the weather is spectacular.  Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip as well as most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry

Condor Express

A Glorious Whale of a Day for Dolphins! Black Friday, November 26

Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
What a glorious day!  Bright skies and calm seas, with clear visibility for miles and miles, and the Condor Express ran east again today.  We found lots and lots of amazing activity which is described below.  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Today's sightings include:
3,500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
8 Minke Whales 

10 Dall's Porpise

1 female Sea Elephant
500 California Sea Lions (acting like, and mingling amongst, the Common Dolphins)  

 

For birders:

Lots of Common Murres in the Channel today

No sign of that Ancient Murelet that had been reported yesterday

Several Buffleheads in the harbor
 
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel and the northern Channel Islands while the weather is spectacular.  Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip as well as most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry

Condor Express

Boat Maintenance Week Nov 15-19

CONDOR EXPRESS STATUS UPDATE

The crew is busy re-surfacing the decks of the boat this week.  Our next trip will be Sat. Nov. 20.  Sign-up now!

Bob

 

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Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
We have had 4 days in a row with outstanding weather, sea conditions and, of course, marine life.  The Condor Express ran east again today, and found lots and lots of amazing activity which is described below.  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Today's sightings include:
1,500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
3 Humpback Whales  (including one BREACH!)
50 California Sea Lions (acting like, and mingling amongst, the Common Dolphins) 
 
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel and the northern Channel Islands while the weather is spectacular.  Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-888-77WHALE      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 805-882-0088 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              805-882-0088      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale and Dolphin Report - Sun 11/4

Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
We have had 4 days in a row with outstanding weather, sea conditions and, of course, marine life.  The Condor Express ran east again today, and found lots and lots of amazing activity which is described below.  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Today's sightings include:
1,500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
3 Humpback Whales  (including one BREACH!)
50 California Sea Lions (acting like, and mingling amongst, the Common Dolphins) 
 
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel and the northern Channel Islands while the weather is spectacular.  Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Marine Life in the Channel - Sat Nov 13

Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
OMG! It was another a sparkling, bright, sunny day with clear skies and blue water.  The Condor Express ran east again today, and found lots and lots of amazing activity which is described below.  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Today's sightings include:

1,500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
4 Humpback Whales 

5 or 6 Minke Whales

50 California Sea Lions (acting like, and mingling amongst, the Common Dolphins) 
 
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel and the northern Channel Islands while the weather is spectacular.  Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip and most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whales and Dolphins - Friday, November 12

Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
What a day!  It was a sparkling, bright, sunny day with clear skies and blue water.  The Condor Express ran east again today, and found lots and lots of amazing activity which is described below.  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 

Today's sightings include:

1,000 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
5 Risso's Dolphins  
3 Humpback Whales (and 1 was our old pal "Rope")
50 California Sea Lions (acting like, and mingling amongst, the Common Dolphins)  
 
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel and the northern Channel Islands while the weather is spectacular.  Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip and most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Veterans Day Whales and Dolphins - 11/11/10

Whale and Dolphin Lovers,
 
The clouds parted and the day was very nice. The ocean surface was glassy in most areas with ripples in others...a great day to observe wildlife with crystal clear visibility above and below the ocean surface...
 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
100 Risso's Dolphins 
2 Humpback Whales (and 1 was our old pal "Rope")

2 Minke Whales

1 Blue Shark

  
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip and most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com   
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Day of the Dolphins - Sat Nov 6

Dolphin Lovers,
 
The clouds parted and the day was very nice. The ocean surface was glassy in most areas with ripples in others...a great day to observe wildlife with crystal clear visibility above and below the ocean surface...

 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
500 Common Dolphins  (in several groups)
50 Risso's Dolphins 
1 Elephant Seal

20 Offshore Bottlenose Dolphins

121 Sea Lions 
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from today's trip and most weekends/holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com    
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

The Fall Whale Fest continues...Friday, Nov 5th

Nature Lovers,

 
Yet another spectacular day on the Channel today, as Captain Mat took the Eastern route and was not disappointed...
 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
700 Common Dolphins  
5 Humpbacks  

150 Risso's Dolphins 
121 Sea Lions
 
There is light rain forecast for tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 6, but the latest NOAA NWS runs show a slow arrival (probably not until after the whale watch trip) and very light rainfall amounts (will we get any?), so c'mon out on what may be one of the epic days on the Channel tomorrow.  Plus, I know I'm going out on a limb with this theory, but it is my careful hypothesis that we have a dozen or so Humback Whales that may hang around through the winter.  These whales have not left for Costa Rica and the Sea of Cortez, and may not be taking part in the mating and calving rituals down south.  Here it is November 4 and still plenty of Humpbacks around.   Let's wait and see how this theory plays out in the weeks and months ahead.
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most weekend and holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com  I'll be on board Saturday with my camera if you want to get your face in the shots with the whales behind you.
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale-o-Rama Thurs Nov 4

Santa Barbara Channel Lovers,
 
Well it's November 4th and summer is finally here.  What a spectacular day on the Channel today, as Captain Mat took the Eastern route and was not disappointed...
 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
700 Common Dolphins  
4 Humpbacks  (including our pal "Rope" and more Humpbacks not counted in the distance)
10 Risso's Dolphins 
100 Sea Lions
 
I know I'm going out on a limb with this theory, but it is my careful hypothesis that we have a dozen or so Humback Whales that may hang around through the winter.  These whales have not left for Costa Rica and the Sea of Cortez, and may not be taking part in the mating and calving rituals down south.  Here it is November 4 and still plenty of Humpbacks around.   Let's wait and see how this theory plays out in the weeks and months ahead.

 

What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most weekend and holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com  I'll be on board Saturday with my camera if you want to get your face in the shots with the whales behind you.
 
Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express

Whale report - Wed Nov 3

Santa Barbara Channel Lovers,
 
What a nice day out on the East Channel today.   Hot, summer weather, clear and sunny skies and the animals were amazing..
 
...this is what the Condor Expressly saw:
 
600 Common Dolphins 

1 Humpbacks 

25 Risso's Dolphins 

100 Sea Lions
 
What a day!  Remember, we are the only full time whale watching boat on the Channel these days and we run trips  W, Th, F, Sa and Sun.  You never know on a day to day basis what mother nature has in store.  But it is always an amazing day full of sea creatures and adventures on the high seas when the Condor Express leaves the dock every day at 10am regularly.  And if that is not enough to excite you and your customers, the Condor Express is now officially on its "off season" ticket price schedule:  $75 for adults and only $50 for kids.  Get the best for less!
 
Sign up now and tell your friends.  There should be plenty of spots available for our next trip, but the only way to guarantee you'll have a ticket to board is to make a reservation if you have time, SO call 1-888-77WHALE or 805-882-0088 to get your name on the list.
 
Photographs from most weekend and holidays are available online at  www.CondorExpressPhotos.com 

 

Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day !
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express