Tag Archives: Gray Whales

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The vanguard of the mother/calf Gray Whale migration has arrived. Pairs have been spotted every day this week. Paul Brewer photographed a calf breaching. There are three photos in this sequence.

Breaching Gray Whale calf 1 by Paul BrewerBreaching Gray Whale calf 2 by Paul BrewerBreaching Gray Whale calf 3 by Paul Brewer

Robert Scarola noticed a mother/calf pair very close to shore and got this photo of one saying "hello".

Saying Hello - a Gray Whale by Robert Scarola

It is heartwarming to see these CA Gray Whales passing by. Look for a big spout closely followed by a smaller one. It is sure to make you smile.

Thanks to Robert and Paul for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

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Cherille Cochran photographed this double rainbow north of Anchor Bay.

Double rainbow by Cherille Cochran

A lovely sight indeed. We have some rain coming in this afternoon, which is very welcome. This morning we had lots of briny sightings. A pod of 5/6 Killer Whales was seen by many. Three Humpbacks were reported off the Gualala River. Many Gray Whales, most heading north, and lots of CA Sea Lions. What a day!

Thanks to Cherille for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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Two Gray Whales decided to swim close to shore near the mouth of the Gualala River. Photographers Tom Eckles and Ron Bolander were on the Gualala Bluff Trail with their cameras in hand. The first two photos are Tom's. You can see a fellow on the sandbar was having an up close and personal experience that day!

Gray Whale just off the mouth of the Gualala River by Tom EcklesPectoral fin of a Gray Whale by Tom Eckles

These next three are Ron's photos:

Gray Whale spouts by Ron BolanderGray Whale by Ron BolanderBarnacles cover much of the head of a Gray Whale by Ron BolanderIn this last photo you can see the head of this  Gray Whale is encrusted with barnacles. That means it is an adult. It is spy hopping - taking a good look around.

I wish I had been on the Gualala Bluff Trail while these two Gray Whales were making a personal appearance!

Thanks to Tom and Ron for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Tom's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.tomeckles.com

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Carol Bogovich was watching the Gray Whale southward migration on New Year's Day. Two whales came closer in and she was able to get these photos.

The heart-shaped blow of a Gray Whale by Carol Bogovich
The heart-shaped blow of a Gray Whale
Two Gray Whales by Carol Bogovich
Two Gray Whales spout.
The tail of a Gray Whale by Carol Bogovich
A Gray Whale's tail lifting out of the ocean.
Gray Whale tail by Carol Bogovich
And one last look before the tail disappears into the Pacific Ocean.

 

Gray Whales are being seen every day, weather-permitting. Today we had a nice, gentle storm move in, giving us a good 1/2 inch of rain. Of course that makes spotting Gray Whales impossible, at least from my vantage point.

Thanks to Carol for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

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Last week Alan Reinke photographed Black Point Beach, seemingly missing its beautiful beach. The king tides, super high tides, had washed over it.

Black Point missing its beach at high tide by Alan Reinke

The next day told a different story.

Black Point Beach the day after the big high tide by Alan Reinke

We continue to have sunny, calm weather. Gray Whales have been spotted often. I saw two pods this morning, heading south. A pod of eight Killer Whales was seen today, heading north. When the ocean is calm, she reveals many wonderful sightings. We apparently have another week before our rains begin again.

Thanks to Alan for allowing me to share his photos with you here.