[CINC] CX Wed. 07/21/10

[Mr Zalophus]

Thanks for the great report, Eugene.  It was a tremendously productive day.
Several of the Blues and Humpbacks were females with calves...at one point
the calves rolled-over right next to mom as if it was ready to nurse, or
perhaps just playing...

http://www.condorexpressphotos.com/Other/2010-07-21-SB-Channel/13027196_hgLK4#943287541_Azkrg

Best fishes and have a WHALE of a day
bob perry
Condor Express

On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM, EUGENE RADDING <eradding at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>   Another fantastic day!!! There were so many whales in one area that
> counting and keeping track of the count and the locations was close to
> impossible. Officially, we reported:
>     8 Blues including 2 cow/calf pairs;
>     12 Humpbacks including one cow calf pair;
>     750 Common Dolphins;
>     30 Risso's Dolphins
>     and too many other whales in sight at the same time to         report.
>
> Garry Sullivan PID, Marty Flam and I were hard pressed to keep track of it
> all. The 76 passengers were totally delighted (one tried to tip me but I
> gave it to Capt. Matt).  Capt Matt was assisted by Capt. Dave, along with
> reliable Jacques. Look for Bob Perry's pics on his website.
>
> All these years of whale watching and it still is exciting every time.
>
> EUGENE RADDING
>
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