Gray Whales Feeding In The Shallow Waters!
The Island Explorer 3 is on scene with 3 gray whales just off Port Susan. Next available tours are March 25th, 28th, 29th and April 1st.
GW # 22 & GW #723Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
Feeding in the Shallows (GW #383, #22, & #723)Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
"It was a day of firsts! We found what we thought were 3 Gray Whales up in the waters of Port Susan, only to discover there were actually 4 (#49, #22, #383, & #723)!! In 3 seasons I had never visited with #723 and was very excited to have the opportunity to get acquainted! Also, this was the largest group of Gray's seen swimming so closely to one another that I have ever experienced. They gradually made their way towards the shoreline of the mainland, then Patch #49 made a sharp turn towards Gedney Island. Apparently he wanted a "dinner table" all to himself, for the other 3 whales proceeded to enter waters roughly 10 ft deep. Rolling about we had the rare opportunity to see pectoral fins raised high in the air and half a fluke exposed! This was all happening while the 3 whales remained close to one another! Eventually they moved out of the shallows and upwind of us allowing our guests to experience their smelly breath!! Sadly we had to leave, but we found Patch and had one last visit before returning to the dock! Also seen on today's adventure were hundreds of Western Grebes, California Sea Lions, half a dozen swimming Harbor Seals and Cormorants!" - Naturalist Kate Janes
posted by Island Adventures Whale Report @ 11:59 AM
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Seeing the whales in their natural habitat was an incredible experience. The genuine excitement of the crew was contagious and everyone aboard was thrilled at the show the whales put on for us.
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