April 10th, 2023 Tuesday 6 North Bound 3 Calf 0 South Bound 2.5 hrs 2 REW Heavy marine layer all day with poor visibility. Less than 100 yards at times. At 5:25 pm the 3rd cow/calf pair of the season popped up under the fog rolling and splashing. One of the whales were back floating. … Continue reading Another Foggy Day: 6 Gray Whales 3 Cow/Calf Pairs
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Second Cow/Calf Gray Whale Pair Observed in Heavy Marine Layer
Sunday April 9th, 2023 Easter Sunday Heavy fog, marine layer with decreased visibility; less than 250 yds at times. Two sightings despite near white out conditions on most of this Easter Sunday. One solo whale was tracked by footprints. One cow/calf pair spotted; the second pair of the season! The mother (cow) is underweight with … Continue reading Second Cow/Calf Gray Whale Pair Observed in Heavy Marine Layer
One Gray Whale and Cloudy Sunset
Saturday April 8th, 2023 Northwest wind at sunset pushed a heavy marine layer back onshore, creating a stunning sunset of changing colors. Cruise ship north bound after sunset.
Good Friday: Two Gray Whales, Three Humpback Whales and a Solar Pillar
Friday April 7th,2023: Good Friday Sunny over head, partly cloudy along horizon with high stratus and cirrus cloud layer. High marine layer on and off overcast earlier in the day. Wind down 10-12 mph 62 degrees. Scattered white tipped waves. One sighting with two adult gray whales, one breached: just once 20 feet off shore … Continue reading Good Friday: Two Gray Whales, Three Humpback Whales and a Solar Pillar
By-The-Wind-Sailors: One Trio of Gray Whales
Partly sunny, high stratus cloud layer, 64 degrees with calm seas and clear views. Wind 0-1 mph picked up mid afternoon 5-7mph. One trio of Gray Whales migrated north 2+ miles off shore. Two other solo gray whales were seen by ***REW earlier today in separate sightings. Late afternoon, with the low tide, thousands and … Continue reading By-The-Wind-Sailors: One Trio of Gray Whales
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