The ocean was flat calm today, there was little to no wind, it was sunny, and we had a clear view to the horizon. Conditions were absolutely ideal for spotting whales.
AT THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA, WE OBSERVED:
✳️ 11 southbound gray whales – one trio, two duos and four singles;
Several of the whales fluked before taking a dive, blows remained suspended in the air, heads, and backs were often clearly seen; these whales were between 1 and 2 miles offshore
✳️ 108 harbor seals
✳️ 2 American kestrels
✳️ 1 great blue heron
✳️ 6-8 killdeer
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✳️ AT HEARN GULCH, (just south of Saunders Reef), Fred and Janet McElroy observed gray whales passing by and took a video clearly showing one pair and one single
TOTAL GRAY WHALES SEEN TO DATE = 19 southbound
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