Wow! Easily one of the best days of the season! There were whales all around us today - and all in the same spot, very close to shore! They were all circling and zig-zagging around, making it very hard to keep track of them, but we estimated there were about 20 whales in the area, and we got close looks at at least 6 humpbacks and at least 6 fin whales!
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2 Fin whales and a humpback! |
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Alligator |
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Cinder |
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Hippocampus |
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2 Humpbacks |
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Humpback tail |
The highlight, in addition to just having so many whales around, was getting to see several breaches! One humpback breached 6 times, while another breached twice! We also got to see humpbacks coming up to the surface with their mouths full, and even a fin whale on its side!
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Humpback coming to the surface with its mouth full |
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Not-yet-identified humpback |
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Breach! |
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Shearwaters |
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Humpback |
It was a bit of a swell-y day out there, so thanks to everyone who came aboard with us and hope you enjoyed the trip!
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