[CINC] Condor Express Whale Report (5-13-2012)

[Geoff Grow]

30 Humpback Whales!

Sunday was an EPIC day in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Today we went to the magic spot on the West side of Santa Cruz island and watched about 30 humpbacks. We were literally surrounded by humpbacks simultaneously exhibiting every behavior in the book: some whales were milling at the surface, some surface feeding in unison, some deep-feeding, others breaching, and others friendlies showing-off for the CX's clients. One whale did a spy-hop just two feet from the bow, while another whale made sure all the guests smelled like whale breath.

It was, without a doubt, my best humpback experience. The Condor Express has open spots for CINC volunteers every day this week. Go see the great humpies while you can.

Thank you Captain Dave, First Mate Matt, Galley gal Kelly, Sally Eagle on PID and Debbie Shelly for her amazing CINC interpretation.  You all rock.

Geoff Grow
CINC Naturalist











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