26 Northbound 0 Southbound 6 hours 12 Sightings 95% Visibility with hazy horizon, clear view of all islands north and south with Gusty winds. A juvenile red tail hawk was flying low overhead just after the 1st sighting of the day which had an interesting identification mark on the right, distal dorsal hump area. Dolphins … Continue reading Gray Whales,Dolphins,Planes, Birds & Boats Oh My!

Today the RAIN came down in buckets alternating with continuous drizzle for several hours in 56 degrees weather before the sun came out mid day and ended the evening with more rain.  The early morning cloudy skies and   limited visibility didn't stop the whales from migrating or stopping along the Malibu coast to spyhop … Continue reading Rain or Shine: Gray Whale Migration and Mating

Today is 3.14 also known as Pi Day! Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. The whales showed up in celebration with  the seasons highest count!  30 whales counted in pulses … Continue reading The Gray Whales Celebrate 3.14 Pi Day 2018

Why do (Gray)Whales Breach? There are several theories including, communication tool between the whales socially or as a warning,  loosen parasites from the skin or for pure playful fun and enjoyment.  However,  research done in 2016 by  Rachel Cartwright PhD. who studied humpback whales, determined that the exertion required to leap out of the ocean … Continue reading Breaching Gray Whale