abstract wave ripple pattern 2013 01-21 SB Channel-a-007
Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis).
This whale has been seen several years in a row in the Santa Barbara Channel, and first showed up this season around March.  The scars appear to have been caused by a small boat propeller.
High winds aloft.
abstract wave ripple pattern 2013 01-21 SB Channel-a-007
abstract wave ripple pattern 2013 01-21 SB Channel-a-007
abstract wave ripple pattern 2013 01-21 SB Channel-a-007
See photo in original gallery.