[CINC] Fwd: Today on the Condor--March 7, 2013, Part II

[Barbara Hilburn]

Sorry, I forgot to mention that the 10:00 and 2:30 trips were cancelled.  The only trip for today began at 12:00 noon.

B.H.

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> From: Barbara Hilburn <hilburndesigns at gmail.com>
> Date: March 7, 2013 4:37:00 PM PST
> To: Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
> Subject: Today on the Condor--March 7, 2013
> 
> 4 Gray Whales
> 2 Humpbacks (with 6 more in the distance)!!!!
> 1 Female Elephant seal, swimming
> 50 Common Dolphins with 5 babies
> 6 Sea Lions on the buoy
> 
> Because Capt. Matt maintained phone contact with Michael Smith, the gray whale counter at Coal Oil Point, he
> was able to head directly to the gray whales.  Then, Capt. Mat committed the boat to an extra 5 miles east and 
> 40 extra minutes due to a tip from Michael that humpbacks were spotted.  John H., PID, was able to ID two 
> humpbacks and three grays.  The 15 passengers from Germany, London, Chile, Switzerland, Ohio,
> upper New York and Pennsylvania applauded just before we headed back!  
> 
> It was a pleasure serving with the above people as well as Rae E., fellow naturalist, and Tasha & Matt on the
> boat.  Another good, though cold, day on the water!
> 
> Barbara Hilburn
> 
> 

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