Observations today were made from the Noyo Center for Marine Science Crow’s Nest in Fort Bragg as part of their annual Whale Festival. It was a sunny day with good visibility.
We had the pleasure of meeting lots of people who were truly interested in learning about whales and other marine life. Professor Brianna Zuber from Mendocino College brought her marine biology class to speak with us and her students were engaged, motivated, and asked many great questions. We thank the two wonderful Noyo Center volunteers at the Crow’s Nest, Jessie and Peggy, who hosted us during this event as well as volunteer docent, Erica, who led a group of people of all ages on an educational whale watch walk.
We observed:
* 7 northbound grays – two groups of two and 3 singles
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TOTAL GRAY WHALES SEEN TO DATE (as of November 1, 2024) =
🔆🔆 201 northbound – includes 1 mother/calf
🔆🔆 391 southbound
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* 2 flocks of cackling geese flying north, one of about 500 and one consisting of about 300
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