[CINC] Condor Express 6/14

[Dean Benjamin]

3 Humpbacks (1 juvenile; 1 cow and calf)

25 common dolphins

 

The weather was quite overcast and a bit chilly, but the seas were a
comfortable 2-3 feet. The juvenile humpback was a real showoff for about 45
minutes.  Many consecutive partial breaches and lots of fluke.  The mother
and calf were between Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz.  The calf was relatively
energetic and breached at least once.  The mother was rather sedate and more
interested in protecting her charge.  We cruised along Santa Cruz, nosed up
to Painted Cave, then headed back a found about 25 common dolphins.  Maryann
was the other naturalist and Lisa was handling photo ids.

 

Dean Benjamin

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