The Pacific:
Examples of tall spouts:
Examples of long gray backs and small (often pointed) dorsal fins:
Example of flukes:
It's always a treat to see Blue Whales, especially from shore!
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Blues off Bodega Head
Wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean today (24 June 2020), with Blue Whales as a bonus! Tall spouts were visible approximately 1.5-3 miles (2.5-5.0 km) offshore of Bodega Head. They were far enough out that it was hard to tell which species of whale was involved, but I took some photos with a zoom lens, and most of the images showed Blue Whales. The photos aren't great, but they're representative of what you might see with binoculars:
The Pacific:
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Hi Jackie,
My wife and I were out at Bodega Head on 24 June 2020 too.
I estimated 10-15 Blue Whales spouting. Mostly from Bodega Head
South into the Salmon fleet.
A fun afternoon for sure with nice warm weather.
Dave Barry
Hi, Dave!
Glad that you got to see these whales, too. It was a beautiful afternoon. We estimated something like 8-10 in view at once, but it was hard to track individuals.
Thanks for writing!
Jackie
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