2011 04-09 SB Coast

Gray whales on the coast, common dolphins and a lone Humpback. The morning was spectacular. The afternoon got windy. Clear skys, fresh air and lots of marine life to see.

A close look at a Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) as it spouts.
Eschrichtius robustus spout CLOSE 2011 Channel 027
A Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) nears the Point.
Eschrichtius robustus near shore 2011 Channel 036
Two Gray Whales (Eschrichtius robustus), side by side.
Eschrichtius robustus near shore 2011 Channel 029
Homes, traffic and a stand up paddler share the crystal morning conditions with a northbound Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
Eschrichtius robustus near shore 2011 Channel 001
Santa Barbara Light.
Santa Barbara Light 2011 Channel 004
Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) - head and splashguard.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 033
Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) tail flukes.
Eschrichtius robustus tail fluke near shore 2011 Channel 011
A formation of Brandts (Branta bernicla), like the Gray Whales, are migrating back home to Alaskan waters from the lagoons of Baja California.
Branta bernicla flock flight Sta Cruz 2011 Channel 017
Portrait of a Long beak Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis CLOSE 2011 Channel 071
Whalers on the bow of the Condor Express get some great looks at Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) playing around the boat.
Delphinus capensis passengers 2011 Channel 051
Two Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis CLOSE 2011 Channel 073
A Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) blows bubbles.
Delphinus capensis bubbles CLOSE 2011 Channel 001
Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 020
Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 036
Dolphins - abstract #1.
Abstract Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 025
Dolphins - abstract #2.
Abstract Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 026
Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 002
Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 062
Surfing Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis surfing 2011 Channel 008
Elwood oil tanks, containing oil from Platform Holly awaiting the bunker barge.
Elwood oil tanks 2011 Channel 003
A nearshore Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) and a flock of Brandts (Branta bernicla).
Eschrichtius robustus Branta bernica near shore 2011 Channel 039
Two Gray Whales (Eschrichtius robustus) smokin' in the wind. This is a close crop of the next image.
Eschrichtius robustus wind 2011 Channel 003crop
Two Gray Whales (Eschrichtius robustus) smokin' in the wind. This is a wide angle of the previous image. Santa Cruz Island is seen in the background.
Eschrichtius robustus wind 2011 Channel 003
The dorsal fin and back of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeanglilae).
Megaptera novaeangliae 2011 Channel 012
Tail flukes of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
Megaptera novaeangliae tail fluke waterfall 2011 Channel 014
A Pacific Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) and it's friend, the Black crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax).
Phoca vitulina nycticorax 2011 Harbor 018
Two Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina).
Phoca vitulina bait barge 2011 Channel 017
Two Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina).
Phoca vitulina bait barge 2011 Channel 044
Platform Holly.
Platform Holly 2011 Channel 006
A pack of California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus).
Zalophus californianus water 2011 Harbor 025

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2011 04-09 SB Coast