[CINC] Condor X 5-4-12

[garydel at aol.com]

6 Grays
2 Blues
2 Black and Whites (Humpies)

Like yesterday, a real whale chowder out there today with 3 species viewed! First, just off the lighthouse, 2 cow/calf pairs with another pair flanking them a bit further out. One calf... sort of a brat... stopped to play, swim in the wrong direction thereby delaying mom who, doubtless, would like to get home for a decent meal.

Across the channel, two large spouts and the first Blues of the season. One, a familiar whale spotted and christened "747" by Capt. Mat due to the upturned tips of his flukes (and maybe because of his size too!). His partner (Airbus?), by contrast showed beautiful straight flukes on a couple of deep dives. 

A visit to Painted Cave pleased all and then the 2 humpies spotted. One was kind enough to poop for us demonstrating the krill diet hypothesis.

About 45 nice folks from Switzerland, UK, Newfoundland, Missouri, Colorado and from paradise...Santa Barbara.

As always, Capts Mat and Dave and Matt in the galley providing another great trip and the best cheeseburgers anywhere!

Marilyn Dannehower and Tara Brown on interpretation and yours truly on PID.

Gary Delanoeye
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