2011 12-21 SB Channel

Clear and cool, a southbound Gray and lots of Common Dolphins

A southbound Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus ) near the coast of Santa Barbara.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 013
A Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus ) smoke stack.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 006
Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus ) tail.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 017
Two curious California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus).
Zalophus californianus mob water 2011 Channel 010
A mob of California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) catch the morning sun light.
Zalophus californianus mob water 2011 Channel 001
One up, one down. Long beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channe 069
A group of Long beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) streak down an wave sending spray everywhere.
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 027
A wave-riding Long beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 005
Two wave-riders. Long beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 021
A lone Long beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) shoots down a wave like a torpedo.
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 003
Long beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 006
Four wave-riding Long beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 058
A Long beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) spouts.
Delphinus capensis 2011 Channel 068
Marine life activity near the cliffs along the west end of Santa Cruz Island. Western Gulls (Larus occidentalis) circle above the water where Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) cavort.
Larus mass near West End 2011 Sta Cruz Isl 002

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2011 12-21 SB Channel