[CINC] 10/30/11 Fantastic Condor Express Trip

[Michael Berg]

Observed Marine Life:

6-8 Humpback Whales
1 Minke Whale
1000 Common Dolphins

A perfect whale watching day- calm seas,clear visibility,
informative commentary on marine life by Captain Dave,
and 20 very friendly passengers from Sweden and
the US ( Santa Barbara, Nevada, Florida, and Missouri).
The bait fish balls provided the catylists for feeding
frenzies by humpback whales, western gulls,cormorants,
shearwaters and dolphins. The humpback whales delighted
all aboard the Condor Express with their lunge feeding,
fluke up dives, pec slaps and one breach. What was
really impressive was seeing three humpback whales
repeatedly work together to capture the bait fish and
lunge together at the capture climax.

This whale watching trip was action packed and loaded
with photo opportunities. During action lulls, CINC volunteers
Diane and Michael provided informal interpreting while
PID volunteer Morgan captured the action in photos.

Thanks to Captain Dave, Matt and Dennis for a memorable trip.

Michael Berg
michaelberg6 at gmail.com
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