Observations today were at Gerstle Cove in Salt Point State Park in northern Sonoma County. The ocean was very calm and visibility was good.
🔆 2 northbound gray whales – singles; backs and heads visible
🔆 1 minke whale first seen swimming south, then north, then continuing on south
may have been feeding in the area where groups of pelicans and gulls had
gathered less than 1/2 mile from shore
🔆 3 bottlenose dolphins swimming south
🔆 13 harbor seals
🔆 2 sea lions
🔆 3 osprey; two carrying a fish
🔆 4 black oystercatchers
🔆 95 brown pelicans
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GRAY WHALES SEEN TO DATE: (since November 1, 2025) 🟰
✅ 329 northbound – includes 1 mother/calf pair seen on March 14th
✅ 391 southbound
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