2011 12-26 SB Channel

Lots of southbound Gray Whales AND the Risso's Dolphins were friendly.

Two Gray Whales (Eschrichtius robustus) spout close to the north face of Santa Cruz Island.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 078
A Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) with the Santa Barbara coastline in the background.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 051
A Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) spouts on a glassy morning.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 041
The right lateral aspect of a Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus). Notice the difference in coloration between this whale (a somewhat smaller, younger whale) and the rest of them in this gallery.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 058
Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus), close up.
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 065
Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 024
A close look at the head and spout of a Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 067
A spouting Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) with Platform Habitat on the horizon.
Eschrichtius robustus Platform Habitat 2011 Channel 006
A bright spout of a Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) near Santa Cruz Island.
Eschrichtius robustus Sta Cruz Isl 2011 Channel 024
An underwater Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
Eschrichtius robustus 2011 Channel 052
Grampus griseus 2011 12-26 SB Channel-053
Grampus griseus 2011 Channel 053
Two Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus) are seen on the surface, while a third travels just below.
Grampus griseus 2011 Channel 028
Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus).
Grampus griseus 2011 Channel 058
Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus).
Grampus griseus 2011 Channel 061
A very friendly approach by two Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus).
Grampus griseus 2011 Channel 070
Spout of a Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus).
Grampus griseus 2011 Channel 096
Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus).
Grampus griseus 2011 Channel 079
A Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) perched in Santa Barbara Harbor.
nycticorax 2011 Channel 310
The oil platforms offshore (platforms B, A, Hillhouse, Henry and Hogan) are seen in the morning light.
Platforms Hillhouse 2011 Channel 002
Oil platform in the fog.
Platforms fog 2011 Channel 001

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2011 12-26 SB Channel