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| Atlantic white-sided dolphins right off the bow |
Today the whales reminded us that they're wild animals, and they're not always where we hope they'll be. We did a lot of searching, both inshore and on Jeffreys Ledge, and came upon a great pod of Atlantic white-sided dolphins!
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| Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins |
These dolphins were clearly on a mission - they were obviously chasing some bait fish in the water, traveling very quickly and rapidly changing direction. To add to the excitement, they were followed by several different bird species - a flock of Wilson's storm petrels, a few greater shearwaters, gulls, and the occasional tern. Several times, the dolphins passed near the bow and stern, affording us great looks. We were glad that they were out there - it's always great to watch a species that spends most of its time on the water surface.
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| Greater Shearwater Taking Off |
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| Wilson's Storm Petrel |
So, an afternoon with toothed whales - not too shabby, and we're likely at the dock for the next couple days due to the pending storm. Maybe the easterly winds will shake things up a bit and bring some whales close to shore later in the week!
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| Lots for Whales to Deal With Out Here - Dolphin Traveling Near a Gillnet Buoy |
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| Dolphin Close-up |
Thanks to all the patient folks who joined us today!
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