At about four thirty we saw our first Blue whale of Blue Whales Cou ... er... Gray Whales Count 2017. It is highly unusual for us to see a Blue whale. Usually we are finished with our survey when they come into the Santa Barbara Channel; and, when they do arrive they are on the south side of the Channel and feeding near the islands.

Truly a special experience! And, we are truly happy the parade of Gray whale calves continues. (Had the forecast-wind developed, we might not have seen anything.)

NORTHBOUND

All Gray whales, including calves 2 | Calves 1 — 2017 Count 1,050 | 209

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