There were huge waves, between 10-12 feet, crashing into shore creating much spray and rough surf. The constant spray did reduce our visibility somewhat but overall, blows were visible.
AT THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA:
๐ถ 7 southbound gray whales – all singles ranging from 3/4 miles to 3 1/2 miles offshore; most of the whales fluked
๐ถ 80 harbor seals
๐ถ 1 great blue heron
๐ถ 2 American kestrels
๐ถ 17 brown pelicans flying south and 5 circling the Lighthouse
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TOTAL GRAY WHALES SEEN TO DATE โถ๏ธ 149 southbound
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