Big Day on the Water! - Friday, April 18
"It was a day that will be remember for a long time! We were privileged to have on board the Island Explorer 3 John Calambokidis, of Cascadia Research, accompanied by two interns to observe, photograph and enjoy the Gray Whales along side our guests! And were we all in for a treat! Surrounding the waters of Gedney Island we had not one, not two, not even 3 Gray Whales but FIVE!! Identified were Gray Whale #49, #21, #723, #53 and #44. In the distance we could see more blows (at least one other individual) heading towards the Snohomish River Delta! The whales slowly cruised the waters, at times bringing their huge flukes out signaling a deep dive, and as we followed 3 to the delta a feeding frenzy ensued! Pectoral fins and half flukes were exposed at the surface as the giants wiggled about in the sediment feeding on Ghost Shrimp! The whales weren't the only wildlife that turned out- we had a pair of Bald Eagles fishing near the whales scooping low to the water to snag a fish! Also seen were Osprey on their nest, Surf Scoters, Western Grebes, Harbor Seals and a lounging California Sea Lion!!" - Naturalist Kate Janes
posted by Island Adventures Whale Report @ 7:52 PM
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