Mom and Calf Gray Whale Parade Continues

12 North Bound 6 Calves Two groups of four whales included two calves. The pairs traveled together slowly migrating north with lots of active behaviors and short direction changes. The calves spyhopped and interacted together with moms resting just below surface. One of the 8 whales were emaciated with protruding scapula and two deep cervical … Continue reading Mom and Calf Gray Whale Parade Continues

Humpbacks, Gray Whales and By-the-wind Sailors

By-the-wind Sailors stranded late afternoon along the beach at Point Dume 2 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 Humpbacks 8.5 hrs Sunny, Windy, 55 degrees A single whale migrated through with long dive times, surfaced briefly exposing its sunken concave spine indicating it was underweight. Another gray whale migrated past quickly without coming close to … Continue reading Humpbacks, Gray Whales and By-the-wind Sailors

Heavy Marine Layer and Light Rain: Two Gray Whales

Light rain and drizzle with heavy marine layer, decreased visibility with low ceiling and white out conditions in the morning. 56 degrees, massive runoff erosion with fresh cut scarp near storm drains along Westward. Logs and debris scattered in tide line with 4-6 ft waves, sandy murky water with yellow brown seafoam. Late afternoon sun … Continue reading Heavy Marine Layer and Light Rain: Two Gray Whales