2010 03-31 SB Coast

Northbound Grays on a windy day and a few other fun species to enjoy.

Two Gray Whales (Eschrichtius robustus), side by side.
Eschrichtius robustus TWO 2010 Channel 007
A Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) spouting.
Eschrichtius robustus spout 2010 Channel 003
Image one of two tail fluke shots of this Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) which show infected and encircling wounds plus scarring around the tail. The Condor Express crew have theorized that this was caused by an entanglement.
Eschrichtius robustus entanglement scars tail fluke 2010 Channel 077
The tail fluke of the Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) with entanglement scars on its caudal peduncle. This may help for ID purposes.
Eschrichtius robustus tail fluke shot 2010 Channel 100
Image two of two tail fluke shots of this Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) which show infected and encircling wounds plus scarring around the tail from an entanglement episode.
Eschrichtius robustus entanglement scars tail fluke 2010 Channel 099
Wave.
wave sandspit 2010 Harbor 001
A Pacific Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi), resting on the bait barge inside Santa Barbara Harbor.
Phoca vitulina bait barge 2010 Channel 001
Close up look at a sleepy Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi).
Phoca vitulina face crop 2010 Channel 002
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting on wet sand.
Pelecanus occidentalis wet sand 2010 Channel 006
Wave.
wave sandspit 2010 Harbor 002
Wave.
wave sandspit 2010 Harbor 003
Wave.
wave surfer sandspit 2010 Harbor 004

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