Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Daily Whale and Dolphin Report: TWO TRIPS TODAY !
Here are the species we watched closely today:
MORNING TRIP:
4 Blue Whales
11 Humpback Whale
2000 Common Dolphins (see special notes below)
AFTERNOON TRIP:
3 Blue whales
16 Humpback whales (see notes below)
On the morning adventure, while watching whales out on the feeding grounds, we spotted a massive feeding frenzy with birds diving and mammals everywhere. It turned out to be a large aggregation of long beaked common dolphins feeding on a huge school of mackerel. Sea lions and various sea birds joined in the banquet...it was a spectacle to observe.
On the afternoon trip, we were actively watching a blue whale alongside the Condor Express, but out about 50 yards, when a humpback whale breached between us and the blue whale. Wow. The humpback then proceeded to carry on and make a lot of fuss performing tail throws and lob-tails many times. Everyone was thrilled and amazed.
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In addition to the expert crew on the Condor Express with over 35 years of experience, Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteer naturalists, representatives from the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park, are usually on board and available to answer your questions during the trip.
Best fishes, have a WHALE of a day and OCEANS of fun!
Bob Perry
