Today presented us with ideal observation conditions. There was excellent visibility at all three locations where we observed. We had no wind which allowed the blows to remain suspended and be easily seen. Backs were also visible.
🔷 AT VISTA POINT at the north end of Irish Beach:
🔶 NO WHALES SEEN
🔷 AT THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA:
🔶 3 humpback whales – all singles, slowly making their way south
🔶 102 harbor seals – low tide
🔶 3 American kestrels
🔶 1 red-tailed hawk
🔶 Dozens of brown pelicans flying mostly north and some smaller flocks flying south
🔷AT SAUNDERS REEF:
🔶 4 humpback whales- one pair and two singles all swimming south slowly
🔶 8 brown pelicans flying north and several more diving into the ocean to catch prey
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