Today presented us with ideal observation conditions. It was sunny, no wind, calm ocean, excellent distinction between the sky and the ocean. We had visibility all the way to the horizon although as the day progressed, some offshore fog began to appear way offshore.
AT THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA:
♦️ 14 northbound gray whales – eight singles, one deuce, and one group of four; backs, heads, and flukes often visible
♦️ 83 harbor seals
♦️ 1 Ferruginous hawk
♦️ 2 American kestrels
AT SAUNDERS REEF:
♦️ 7 northbound gray whales – one single, one group of four, and one deuce; one member of the pair full breached once
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🟩 TOTAL GRAY WHALES SEEN TO DATE 🟰
🔵 45 northbound 🔴 382 southbound
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