Ideal ocean and weather conditions today at the Point Arena Lighthouse gave us the opportunity to spot blows easily and to observe whale backs, heads, and flukes. It truly was a whale observer’s dream day.
💠 12 humpback whales spanning throughout our observation area and ranging from 2-5 miles offshore; we watched a group of three humpbacks open mouth feeding together
💠 1 gray whale foraging approximately 500 yards offshore
💠 86 harbor seals – including five pups
💠 6 black oystercatchers
💠 1 brown pelican flying north and 6 flying south
💠 1 red-tailed hawk
🟧 NO WHALES SEEN AT SAUNDERS REEF
🟧 On Monday, April 20th, Bill Budge photographed a gray whale mother and calf at the mouth of the Gualala River!
TOTAL GRAY WHALES SEEN TO DATE ↘️
🔵 337 northbound – includes 4 mother/calf pairs
🔴 382 southbound
🟢 9 foragers
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