Saturday March 18th, 2023 A calm flat ocean with zero to little wind. The sky matching the ocean in color and mood except for the yellow layer of smoggy haze at the horizon. Hazy outlines of the channel islands including Santa Barbara Island which we don't always see. Large 10-15 ft logs and hundreds of … Continue reading Yellow Hazy Smog Layer: Three Gray Whales
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Happy St Patricks Day: 17 Whales and Large Squadron of Pelicans
Mostly sunny, calm flat ocean, 0-1mph wind, high stratus layer at horizon, no islands visible north or south but 1 cargo ship visible west (directly ahead). 15 gray whales in 11 sightings and 2 undetermined north bound whales possibly humpbacks or gray whales. Large squadron of 150+ California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) north bound along … Continue reading Happy St Patricks Day: 17 Whales and Large Squadron of Pelicans
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
Flukeless Gray Whale Seen at Point Dume
2 North Bound 0 South Bound 8.5 hrs Cloudy overcast day with rain, wind and heavy marine layer all day. Limited view of ocean with white out conditions at times. Still two whales were observed and documented including one whale without its fluke and last seen the day before passing Newport Beach. The whale was … Continue reading Flukeless Gray Whale Seen at Point Dume
Overcast Gray Day, Drizzle and Two North Bound Gray Whales
Cloudy overcast 60 degree air temperature and 55 degree water temperature. Several surfers north side of beach. REW's reported two solo whales and one pair mid day. On effort (counting time) two solo whales passed through thirty minutes apart migrating fast, barely surfacing in a rush of white water, both fluked as they went through … Continue reading Overcast Gray Day, Drizzle and Two North Bound Gray Whales
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