Author: tmercer
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula: * 6 humpbacks * 77 harbor seals * 1 great blue heron Observations from Saunders Reef: * 4 humpbacks Report from Diane Hichwa: * 7 humpbacks observed off Pebble Beach/ Navigators Reach at the Sea Ranch
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024
Today we observed at five different locations along the Mendonoma Coast (northern Sonoma County and southern Mendocino County) and saw a total of 17 humpback whales. Truly, an amazing day! Excellent visibility and calm seas. Several whales were 300-500 yards off shore; others 1-3 miles offshore. Blows, backs, heads, flippers, dorsal fins, and flukes were…
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024
Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula and from Saunders Reef: AT PAL: * 5 humpback whales, one swimming steadily southbound, the others meandering about * 78 harbor seals AT SAUNDERS REEF: none seen
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024
Observations from Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula and from Saunders Reef: No whales seen at either site, FOG at both sites, reduced visibility AT PAL: * 52 harbor seals * 2 American kestrels * 3 black oyster catchers
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024
Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula and from Saunders Reef: At PAL: * 5 humpbacks * 19 harbor seals * 1 American kestrel At Saunders Reef: * 2 humpbacks * 1 red-tailed hawk This is a letter I received today from Cecile Majerus, the Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Mammal center in Sausalito,…