April 14th, 2023 Friday The first Gray Whale sighting was a solo adult migrating on a slow but steady path 1/2 a mile out. The whale abruptly changed its course making a right turn and headed directly into shore. The whale stayed for over 45 minutes displaying several behaviors including heads up/tails up, tail swashing, … Continue reading Two Cow Calf Pairs and Two Solo Gray Whales
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Gray Skies and One Gray Whale Cow/Calf Pair
April 11,2023 Tuesday Heavy FOG continues: 55 degrees early morning, wind 0-1mph visibility less than 1 mile out. Mid morning fog lifting to over 2 mile visibly and cleared up by noon despite gray skies. House finches are feasting on coreopsis seeds and mourning doves coo and preen on the observation deck. Sea lions are … Continue reading Gray Skies and One Gray Whale Cow/Calf Pair
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
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