[CINC] Whale-watching Tu Sep. 21

[Maria G. Ornelas]

Greetings Naturalists,

Two groups of California Sea Lions:
	> 100
	~ 50
Two groups of Common Dolphins
	~ 30
	~ 100 - 150
No Whales

We left harbor under Captain Dave's command, and his crew assisting,  
along with 25 passengers (some from New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado.  
Very nice and inquisitive). Howard Fisher was the other Naturalist on  
board. It was a pleasure to work with him. We encountered the small  
pod of commons just 30 minutes out of the harbor. This set a happy  
tone for the trip. At bout noon, we came upon the large group of sea  
lions, a first for me. Dave headed towards San Miguel Is., but the  
whales didn't show themselves. We then visited Painted Cave, and on  
our way back, encountered the large pod of commons. People were  
delighted. Upon our return to the harbor, the passengers were  
pleasantly surprised when presented with tickets for another CX trip.  
A second chance at finding whales.

Maria G. Ornelas
maria at rasnowpeak.com

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